Question:

A gas described by van der Waals' equation

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit o f large molar volumes
  • behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit o f large pressures
  • is characterised by van der Waal's coefficients that are. dependent on the identity of the gas but arc independent of the temperature
  • it as the pressure that is lower than the pressure exerted by the same gas behaving ideally
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Option (a) is correct because in the limit of large volume, both intermolecular force and molecular volume becomes negligible in comparison to volume of gas.
Option (b) is wrong statement because in the limit of large pressure Z > 1.
Option (c) is correct statement. For a van der Waals' gas, van der Waals' constants a and b are characteristic of a gas, independent of temperature
Option (d) is wrong statement because Z can be either less or greater than unity, hence real pressure can he less or greater than ideal pressure.
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Solid State:

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Liquid State:

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Gaseous State:

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  • The intermolecular forces experienced between them are negligible.
  • Thus, translatory, rotatory and vibratory motions are observed prominently in gases.