Based on the Van Der Waals Equation of State

question 104

Multiple Choice

Based on the van der Waals equation of state Which of the following molecules - hydrogen chloride, nitrogen dioxide, or sulfur dioxide - should behave most like an ideal gas.

• A) NO₂
• B) Must know P and V to answer this question
• C) Must know n to answer this question
• D) SO₂
• E) HCl

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