Chapter 1, Problem 1C.8E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given information, Van der Waals constant has to be calculated and compression factor for this gas at the prevailing temperature and pressure should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Van der Waals equation:

The deviation from ideal gas law was accounted using two constants, a and b and was given by an equation called van der Waals equation which is similar to ideal gas law as follows,

  $\left(\text{P+}\frac{{\text{n}}^{\text{2}}\text{a}}{{\text{V}}^{\text{2}}}\right)\text{(V-nb) = nRT}$

Where,

a and b are constants

P is the pressure

V is the volume

T is the temperature

R is molar gas constant

n is the mole