Behaviour of Gases
Examine the physical behaviour of ideal and real gases under different conditions of temperature and pressure.
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Examine the physical behaviour of ideal and real gases under different conditions of temperature and pressure.
Key Questions
- How do ionization energies provide evidence for the arrangement of electrons?
- What are the shapes of s, p, and d orbitals?
- How do we determine the electronic configuration of an atom or ion?
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