Chapter 10, Problem 115AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The largest value of $a$ among the given molecules is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The deviation of real gas from the ideal gas can be calculated with the help of van der Waals equation.

The equation can be represented as:

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

Here, a and b represent the van der Waals constants, which have different values for different gases, $n$ is the number of moles, $R$ is the gas constant, $T$ is the temperature, $V$ is the volume, and $P$ is the pressure.