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A gas described by van der Waals’ equation:

a)

Behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit of large molar volumes

b)

Behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit of large pressure

c)

Is characterised by van der Waals’ coefficients that are dependent on the identity of gas but are independent of the temperature

d)

Has the pressure that is lower than the pressure exerted by the same gas behaves ideally



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A gas described by van der Waals’ equation:

a)

Behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit of large molar volumes

b)

Behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit of large pressure

c)

Is characterised by van der Waals’ coefficients that are dependent on the identity of gas but are independent of the temperature

d)

Has the pressure that is lower than the pressure exerted by the same gas behaves ideally

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a,c,d) -

Behaves similar to an ideal gas in the limit of large molar volumes

Is characterised by van der Waals’ coefficients that are dependent on the identity of gas but are independent of the temperature


Has the pressure that is lower than the pressure exerted by the same gas behaves ideally
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