7. Acetylene, C₂H₂ has a critical temperature of 309.5 K and a critical pressure of 61.6 atm. (a) Calculate the van der Waals constants. (b) Use the van der Waals equation to calculate the vapor density of this gas at STP.

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7. Acetylene, C₂H₂ has a critical temperature of 309.5 K
and a critical pressure of 61.6 atm.
(a) Calculate the van der Waals constants.
(b) Use the van der Waals equation to calculate the
vapor density of this gas at STP.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Acetylene, C₂H₂ has a critical temperature of 309.5 K and a critical pressure of 61.6 atm. (a) Calculate the van der Waals constants. (b) Use the van der Waals equation to calculate the vapor density of this gas at STP.
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