Additivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000235",
  "term": "Additivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The property of a system where the total value of a characteristic is the sum of the individual contributions from its components. This concept applies when there are no synergistic or antagonistic interactions between the components. For instance, in certain mixtures, the total volume can be the sum of the volumes of the individual liquids.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "mass spectrum"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 206 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/additivity/"
}