Gaseous helium atoms must be cooled to 4.2 K before He liquefies. For elements, this is the lowest liquefaction temperature. Based upon our understanding of gas behavior, explain what is unique about He causing it to liquefy at such a low temperature.
Gaseous helium atoms must be cooled to 4.2 K before He liquefies. For elements, this is the lowest liquefaction temperature. Based upon our understanding of gas behavior, explain what is unique about He causing it to liquefy at such a low temperature.
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Gaseous helium atoms must be cooled to 4.2 K before He liquefies. For elements, this is the lowest liquefaction temperature. Based upon our understanding of gas behavior, explain what is unique about He causing it to liquefy at such a low temperature.
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