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Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics: Ideal Gas MCQ

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Ideal GasHardQuestion 31018

Question

Van der Waals equation (P + a/V²)(V − b) = RT corrects for:
  1. A
    High temperature only
  2. B
    Intermolecular attractions and finite molecular volume
    Correct
  3. C
    Quantum effects
  4. D
    Gravitational effects

Correct answer

Intermolecular attractions and finite molecular volume

Explanation

a/V² accounts for intermolecular attraction (reducing pressure). b accounts for finite volume of molecules (reducing available volume).

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