Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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Chapter 13.3, Problem 101FEP
An ideal-gas mixture whose apparent molar mass is 20 kg/kmol consists of N2 and three other gases. If the mole fraction of nitrogen is 0.55, its mass fraction is
- (a) 0.15
- (b) 0.23
- (c) 0.39
- (d) 0.55
- (e) 0.77
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