Milligram per Kilogram | Mole Fraction |
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0.01 mg/kg | 1.0000e-5 X |
0.1 mg/kg | 0 X |
1 mg/kg | 0.001 X |
2 mg/kg | 0.002 X |
3 mg/kg | 0.003 X |
5 mg/kg | 0.005 X |
10 mg/kg | 0.01 X |
20 mg/kg | 0.02 X |
50 mg/kg | 0.05 X |
100 mg/kg | 0.1 X |
250 mg/kg | 0.25 X |
500 mg/kg | 0.5 X |
750 mg/kg | 0.75 X |
1000 mg/kg | 1 X |
The mole fraction (symbol: X) is a dimensionless quantity that represents the ratio of the number of moles of a particular component to the total number of moles of all components in a mixture. It is a crucial concept in chemistry, particularly in the fields of thermodynamics and physical chemistry, as it helps in understanding the composition of mixtures and solutions.
Mole fraction is standardized as a ratio and is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. For example, if a solution contains 2 moles of substance A and 3 moles of substance B, the mole fraction of A would be calculated as 2/(2+3) = 0.4. This standardization allows for easy comparison across different mixtures and is essential for accurate calculations in chemical reactions.
The concept of mole fraction has evolved alongside the development of chemical theory. Introduced in the early 19th century, it has become a fundamental aspect of stoichiometry and is widely used in various scientific disciplines. Understanding mole fractions is essential for chemists and engineers as they work with reactions, solutions, and mixtures in both laboratory and industrial settings.
To illustrate how to calculate mole fraction, consider a mixture containing 1 mole of nitrogen gas (N₂) and 4 moles of oxygen gas (O₂). The total number of moles is 1 + 4 = 5. The mole fraction of nitrogen (Xₙ) is calculated as follows:
[ Xₙ = \frac{\text{moles of N₂}}{\text{total moles}} = \frac{1}{5} = 0.2 ]
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