What is mole fraction solubility?

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Mole fraction solubility is defined by the equation: mole fraction solubility = (number of moles of solute) / (number of moles of solute + number of moles of solvent). Participants in the discussion confirmed the validity of this definition but expressed difficulty in achieving a specific solubility result of 8.98 x 10^-4. Multiple users reported obtaining values significantly lower than expected, suggesting potential issues with the provided answer or calculation methods.

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As asked above, what is mole fraction solubility? From what I've been taught, it is the following equation:

mole fraction solubility = (number of moles of solute)/(number of moles of solute + number of moles of solvent)

Is that even correct?

In actual fact, there's a question that deals with this problem. I've attached it for you to see. I've attempted it several times but I can't seem to reach the answer which is supposedly
8.98 x 10^-4

Many thanks.
 

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Definition looks logical, even if it is the first time I hear about it.

And I am unable to reproduce the result as well, I got solubility almost exactly 6 times lower.
 
Borek said:
Definition looks logical, even if it is the first time I hear about it.

And I am unable to reproduce the result as well, I got solubility almost exactly 6 times lower.

Thank you for confirming it with me. I also had a value that was considerably lower as well. The answer may be incorrect then.
 

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