Chapter 10, Problem 135AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason behind the smaller molar volumes of ${\text{NH}}_3$ and ${\text{Cl}}_2$ and the greater molar volumes of ${\text{H}}_2$, $\text{Ne}$, and $\text{He}$ than the ideal gasis to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The molar volume is defined as the volume of one mole of ideal gas at STP.

The full form of STP is standard temperature and pressure.

The ideal gas equation is represented as follows:

$PV=nRT$

Here, $P$ is the pressure, $T$ is the temperature, $V$ is the volume, $R$ is the gas constant, and $n$ is the number of moles.