Chapter 1, Problem 1.78E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Table 1.4 gives different values of the second virial coefficient B for different temperatures. Assuming standard pressure of 1 bar, the molar volumes of He, Ne, and Ar for the different temperatures is to be determined. A graph of V versus T is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

In reality, the gases we encounter deviate from the ideal gas equations at low temperature and high pressure. These gases are non-ideal gases or real gases. Moreover, the behavior of non-ideal gases can be best explained by state equations, but they are quite complicated. Generally, for one mole of an ideal gas the equation can be written as pῡ/RT = 1.