Real Gases vs. Ideal Gases
Understanding the conditions under which real gases deviate from ideal behavior.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between ideal gas behavior and real gas behavior.
- Explain the conditions (temperature and pressure) under which real gases deviate from ideal behavior.
- Analyze the factors that cause real gases to have finite volume and intermolecular attractions.
Common Core State Standards
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