Chapter 5.8, Problem 5.16E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using van der Waals equation, the pressure of 1.000 mol ethane having a volume of 22.41 L at ${0.0}^{\circ }\text{C}$ has to be calculated and has to be compared with the value predicted by ideal gas law

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,

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

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