Partition Coefficient Formula

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The Partition Coefficient is defined as the ratio of the equilibrium concentrations of a dissolved substance in a two-phase system consisting of two largely immiscible solvents. Check FAQs
K=cscm
K - Partition Coefficient?cs - Concentration of Solute in Stationary Phase?cm - Concentration of Solute in Mobile Phase?

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1.0875Edit=0.087Edit0.08Edit
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Partition Coefficient Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
K=cscm
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
K=0.087mol/L0.08mol/L
Next Step Convert Units
K=87mol/m³80mol/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
K=8780
LAST Step Evaluate
K=1.0875

Partition Coefficient Formula Elements

Variables
Partition Coefficient
The Partition Coefficient is defined as the ratio of the equilibrium concentrations of a dissolved substance in a two-phase system consisting of two largely immiscible solvents.
Symbol: K
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Concentration of Solute in Stationary Phase
The concentration of Solute in the Stationary Phase is the amount of solute and particles that are dissolved in a solution in the stationary phase.
Symbol: cs
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Concentration of Solute in Mobile Phase
The concentration of Solute in the Mobile Phase is the amount of solute and particles that are dissolved in a solution in the mobile phase.
Symbol: cm
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Partition Coefficient?

Partition Coefficient evaluator uses Partition Coefficient = Concentration of Solute in Stationary Phase/Concentration of Solute in Mobile Phase to evaluate the Partition Coefficient, Partition coefficients are described as the concentration ratio of a chemical amidst the two media at equilibrium. Partition Coefficient is denoted by K symbol.

How to evaluate Partition Coefficient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Partition Coefficient, enter Concentration of Solute in Stationary Phase (cs) & Concentration of Solute in Mobile Phase (cm) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Partition Coefficient

What is the formula to find Partition Coefficient?
The formula of Partition Coefficient is expressed as Partition Coefficient = Concentration of Solute in Stationary Phase/Concentration of Solute in Mobile Phase. Here is an example- 1.0875 = 87/80.
How to calculate Partition Coefficient?
With Concentration of Solute in Stationary Phase (cs) & Concentration of Solute in Mobile Phase (cm) we can find Partition Coefficient using the formula - Partition Coefficient = Concentration of Solute in Stationary Phase/Concentration of Solute in Mobile Phase.
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