How to Do Calculations in Chemistry Using the Mole
From Chemistry Made Simple by Matthew Macariou
October 29, 2025 · 16 min · Episode 95
About this episode
This episode covers various calculations in chemistry using the mole, including RFM, empirical formulae, and pH calculations.
Get alerts for my calculations tutorials, and the link to the titration walkthrough. In this episode: Using the mole to calculate RFM of compounds, ions and elements Using the mole to calculate empirical formulae Using the mole to calculate % composition Using the mole to calculate the concentration of solutions Using the mole to calculate the volume of gas Using the mole to do calculations for equilibria, weak acids, weak bases and buffers Using the mole to calculate how many moles, grams or litres of gas are used or created in a reaction Using the mole to calculate pH Using the mole to determine the limiting reagent Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community .
People in this episode
Host: Matthew Macariou
Topics covered
- calculations in chemistry
- mole concept
- empirical formulae
- concentration of solutions
- gas volume calculations
- pH calculations
- limiting reagent
Keywords
- mole
- RFM
- empirical formula
- percent composition
- concentration
- gas volume
- pH
- limiting reagent
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