Get the mole explained with the dozen-eggs analogy

About this exercise

In Chemistry the mole makes no sense to you. Get exactly 3 numbered sentences using only Ms. Abara's dozen analogy (a mole is a counting number, how big it is, why chemists need it), then one line starting 'Check:' with a question to test yourself, under 75 words, plain text. Use the number as written in your notes and no conversion formulas.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Asking the general question. The AI gives a textbook definition with formulas, which skips your real confusion. Try: Say: "Use only the dozen analogy from my notes."
• Not saying how many sentences. The AI picks its own number, and it usually picks more sentences than you need. Try: Be exact: "Exactly 3 numbered sentences."
• Letting in formulas. The AI jumps to conversions, which are next week's topic. Try: Add: "No conversion formulas."
• No way to test yourself. The AI explains and stops, so you never check whether it stuck. Try: Add: "End with one line starting 'Check:' with a question, no answer."
• Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for a total and it often lands 20% over. Try: Cap each sentence: "each under 18 words."
• Forgetting where it will be read. AI formats for a screen, with bold and headings that show up as stray symbols in your notes. Try: Say: "Plain text, no bold, no headings."

What a strong prompt includes

• Names the analogy
• Says how many sentences
• Rules out formulas
• Asks for a check question
• Sets a length limit

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