~~~~~~The Mole~~~~~~
By James Norman
Version 1.00

I.   Overview
II.  Instructions
III. Bugs
IV.  Credits


I. Overview
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The Mole is a program written in TI-83 Plus BASIC to aid in doing stoichiometry equations in basic chemistry.  It can convert moles, grams, liters, and particles(molecules, atoms, etc.) from one part of the equation to moles, grams, liters, and particles in another part of the equation.  If you do not know how stoichiometry is used, it's recommended you do not use this program, as it is not a crutch.  It is only an aid to help speed up the process and help cut down on calculations.  I wrote the mole for chemistry class, basically for a short way to do otherwise tedious work.  I have tested every different calculation in the program and they all work correctly.  I've also had other people test it as well.  (I scored 100% on my stoichiometry test using it, if that's any proof of its accuracy.)  I've shown it can cut down work to roughly 1/4 the time it would normally take(based on rough comparisons).


II. Instructions
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If you have any experience with stoichiometry, The Mole should be a cake walk for you.  First you start with a menu asking the first unit you're converting from.  After you select that, you're asked what you're converting to.

It will ask you the number of units.  Then it may ask you a molar mass for molecule A and/or B if you're converting to/from grams.  Simply input the molar mass of the molecule where it's needed.  Remember that molecule A is the one you're converting from, and B is the one you're converting to.  Finally, it will display a prompt asking "Mol-A=".  This is asking for the coefficient of molecule A.  Enter it, then another, "Mol-B=", will appear asking for the coefficient of molecule B.  Enter it, and you should be presented with a correct answer.


III. Bugs
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There are no "known" bugs in The Mole.  I'm sure some are probably hidden somewhere, and the code is by no means clean.  There was one instance when my calculator did crash while running the mole and I was forced to remove my batteries and therefore my RAM was cleared.  Whether it was caused by the program or not is unknown.

I am not responsible for any harm done to your calculator's memory from using The Mole.

IV. Credits
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I'd like to think my 11th grade Chemistry teacher for the inspiration and the main reason this was written.  I'd also like to think those friends of mine who helped me test and code this program.