Practice mode Gases

For an ideal gas, the compressibility factor Z = PV/nRT is ____

Correct answer A. equal to 1 at all pressures

Explanation

For an ideal gas PV = nRT exactly, so Z = 1 under all conditions. Real gases give Z values above or below 1 depending on pressure and attractions.

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