A gas at 250K and 15 atm has a molar volume 12 per cent smaller than that calculated from the perfect gas law. Calculate (a) the compression factor under those conditions and (b) the molar volume of the gas. Which are dominating in the sample, the attractive or the repulsive forces?

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A gas at 250K and 15 atm has a molar volume 12 per cent smaller than that calculated from the perfect
gas law. Calculate (a) the compression factor under those conditions and (b) the molar volume of the gas.
Which are dominating in the sample, the attractive or the repulsive forces?
Transcribed Image Text:A gas at 250K and 15 atm has a molar volume 12 per cent smaller than that calculated from the perfect gas law. Calculate (a) the compression factor under those conditions and (b) the molar volume of the gas. Which are dominating in the sample, the attractive or the repulsive forces?
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The temperature = T = 250 KThe pressure = P = 15 atm The molar volume is less than 12% of the ideal gas.

 

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