Chapter 5, Problem 5A.7P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of $\text{b}$ at which ${\text{V}}_{\text{E}}$ has minimum value has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The partial molar volume is the contribution that a component of mixture makes to the total volume of a sample.  The partial molar volume of a substance is expressed as,

    ${\text{V}}_{\text{j}}\text{=}{\left(\frac{\text{dV}}{{\text{dn}}_{\text{j}}}\right)}_{{\text{p,T,n}}_{\text{w}}}$