x CO₂ = 0.236
x H₂ = 0.764
Further explanation
Given
P CO₂ = 217 mmHg
P H₂ = 703 mmHg
Required
The mole fraction
Solution
Dalton's law :
The total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the component gases
Can be formulated:
P tot = P1 + P2 + P3 ....
P tot for the mixture :
= 217 mmHg + 703 mmHg
= 920 mmHg
Mole fraction of each gas :
x CO₂ = 217 mmHg/920 mmHg = 0.236
x H₂ = 703 mmHg/920 mmHg = 0.764