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You have a one liter solution of kerosene containing 25 wt% propionic acid, add one liter of water, mix thoroughly and allow the two phases to settle. At this temperature, the distribution coefficient for propionic acid is 0.175 mass fraction in kerosene/mass fraction in water. What is the expected composition (wt%) and mass (kg) of the two phases? You may need to acquire physical properties for some of your species.