Synonym: Mole fraction = Molar fraction
A ratio of amount of a given mixture component to the total amount of substance
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x_k = \frac{\nu_k}{\nu} = \frac{N_k}{N} |
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As per definition the sum of all mole fractions is strictly unit:
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See Also
Natural Science / Chemistry / Chemical Substance / Mixture
[ Pure substance ]