When Gases Are Treated as Real, Via Use of the Van

question 155

Multiple Choice

When gases are treated as real, via use of the van der Waals equation, the actual volume occupied by gas molecules ________ the pressure exerted and the attractive forces between gas molecules ________ the pressure exerted, as compared to an ideal gas.

• A)decreases, increases
• B)increases, increases
• C)increases, decreases
• D)does not affect, decreases
• E)does not affect, increases

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