Physical Chemistry
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.37E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The value of
Concept introduction:
The mean distance traveled by the same particle between two consecutive collisions is termed as a mean free path. The value of the mean free path of a gas depends on the pressure and temperature of the system. The mean free path of gas is represented as,
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