Chapter 14.3, Problem 31LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the condition do real gases that deviate most from ideal behavior.

Concept Introduction: Real gases are not ideal gases; instead, they have molecules that may interact with one another and occupy a definite amount of space.

Answer to Problem 31LC

At a low temperature and high pressure, real gas will deviate from an ideal gas.

Explanation of Solution

There is an attractive force among the molecules of real gas, which prevents it from producing the behavior of an ideal gas. The molecules do not collide elastically because of such an attraction force. At a low temperature and high pressure, real gas will deviate from an ideal gas.