Mole Fraction Calculator

Our mole fraction calculator is a handy tool that computes the mole fraction of your solutions using two different methods. It doesn't matter if you only know the total number of moles in a solution or if your task requires you to work with solvents and solutes — we're here to help!

In the text below, we will explore the details of the mole fraction formula, calculate the mole fraction of gas, and transform mole fraction to molality.

Hey! You may also find our molality calculator and molarity calculator useful. 😉

Mole fraction is a concentration unit that relates the moles of a particular solute to the total moles of a solution. It provides a measure of the proportion of a specific substance in a mixture.

Our tool can be used in two ways — it all depends on your initial data. Firstly, a few essential definitions:

1. Solute — a minor part of the solution, dissolved in a solvent. The mixture may contain several different solutes;
2. Solvent — the greater part of the solution which dissolves the solute; and
3. Solution — a homogenous mixture of at least two substances (homogenous means you cannot distinguish the parts of the mixture).

⚫ Method #1

This is the method you'll use if you've been given the following data:

• Number of moles of a solute; and
• Number of moles of the solvent.

This method works best if there's only one solute in the mixture. You can still use this method for multiple solutes; however, you just need to add the moles of other solutes to the moles of the solvent.

⚫ Method #2

If you already know the number of moles of your entire solution, then this is what you need! This method is also easier when you have multiple solutes dissolved in one solution.

• Number of moles of a solute; and
• Number of moles of a solution.

🔔 You can use the calculator several times to find out the mole fraction of multiple substances dissolved in the same solution!

Remember! The sum of all the mole fractions is always equal to 1.

This is the part of the text where we tell you how to use the mole fraction formula all by yourself. It might look scary, but it's not as difficult as you may think:

where $X_{\text{solute}}$ is mole fraction.

How do you calculate the mole fraction of a solution with multiple solutes?

The proper, expanded version of the formula looks as follows:

where $n$ is the number of solutes in the solution. You need to add exactly as many solutes as you have in your mixture.

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The mole fraction of gas can be calculated in a very similar way to method #2: the fundamental principle stays the same — we just change the variables.

$\text{Mole fraction} (X_a) = P_a/P_t$

where:

• $X$ is the molar fraction of a gas A;
• $P_a$ is the partial pressure of gas A; and
• $P_t$ is the partial pressure of every gases present = $P_a + P_b + P_c...$ etc.

You may need to calculate the molar mass of the gas.

Molar percentage (n/n%) is the mole fraction multiplied by 100!

n/n% = mole fraction × 100

You'll need to use both of the methods presented in our mole fraction calculator.

1. Calculate the mole fraction using the mole fraction formula.

2. You need to assume that the total amount of moles in the solution is equal to 1 (method #2).

3. Calculate the number of moles of the solvent (method #1).

4. Find the mass of calculated moles of the solvent:
   mass = moles × molar mass.

5. Take the number of moles of solute calculated in point 2 and divide them by the estimated mass of the solvent:

   moles of solute / mass of solvent = molality

Mole fraction plays an important role in calculating the vapor pressure of a solution using Raoult's law. To learn more, visit the Raoult's law calculator.