Geology · Geochemistry
In geochemistry, the partition coefficient (D) of a trace element between two coexisting phases A and B is defined as:
- 1Pressure × Concentration ratio
- 2Concentration in liquid phase / Temperature
- 3Concentration in solid phase / Concentration in gas phase
- 4Concentration of the element in phase A / Concentration of the element in phase B✓
Correct answer
Concentration of the element in phase A / Concentration of the element in phase B
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