Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The pressure of
Concept Introduction:
Van der Waals equation is given as follows:
Here,
(a)
Answer to Problem 6.128QE
The pressure of
Explanation of Solution
The formula to convert degree Celsius to kelvin is as follows:
Here,
Substitute
Van der Waals equation is given as follows:
Here,
Rearrange the expression (2) to obtain the formula of pressure as follows:
Refer to table 6.4 for the values of Van der Waals constants of hydrogen.
Substitute
(b)
Interpretation:
The pressure of
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(b)
Answer to Problem 6.128QE
The pressure of
Explanation of Solution
Van der Waals equation is given as follows:
Here,
Rearrange the expression (2) to obtain the formula of pressure as follows:
Refer to table 6.4 for the values of Van der Waals constants of methane.
Substitute
(c)
Interpretation:
The reason behind the differences in the pressures observed for the two gases has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The value of Van der Waals constants
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