Based on their respective van der Waals constants, which of these two gases: Xe (a = 4.137 L² atm mol-2, b = 0.0516 L mol-1) or CO2 (a = 3.610 L²atm mol-2, b = 0.0429 L mol-1) is expected to behave more nearly like an ideal gas at high pressures? Explain. %3D %3D

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Based on their respective van der Waals constants, which of these two gases: Xe (a = 4.137 L²
atm mol-2, b = 0.0516 L mol-1) or CO2 (a = 3.610 L²atm mol-2, b = 0.0429 L mol-1) is expected
to behave more nearly like an ideal gas at high pressures? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:Based on their respective van der Waals constants, which of these two gases: Xe (a = 4.137 L² atm mol-2, b = 0.0516 L mol-1) or CO2 (a = 3.610 L²atm mol-2, b = 0.0429 L mol-1) is expected to behave more nearly like an ideal gas at high pressures? Explain.
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