In van der Waals’ equation of state for a non-ideal gas, the term that accounts for intermolecular forces is
a. (V - b)
b. RT
c. (p + a/V^2 )
d. (RT)-1
Hrishant Goswami
12 Years agoGrade 10
1 Answer
Deepak Patra
12 Years ago
Sol. In van der Waals’ equation of state :
p + a/V^2 (V - b) = RT (for 1 mole)
The first factor (p + a/V2) correct for intermolecular force while the second term (V - b) correct for molecular volume.