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Avogadro’s number is 6.02 × 1023. Muahahaaa!

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Posted on October 23, 2016October 23, 2016 by NeuronicusPosted in Chemistry, Neuronicus images, YearTagged Avogadro, humor, Mole Day, picture of the day.

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