Question
Chemistry Question on Ideal Gases
The molar volume of an ideal gas at 500 K and 100 bar is 0.416 dm3 mol-1. Under the same conditions the molar volume of carbon di oxide is 0.366 dm3 mol-1. Based on this information which statement is correct for carbon dioxide.
A
Repulsive forces and attractive forces are equal
B
Attractive forces dominate repulsive forces
C
Repulsive forces dominate attractive forces
D
Carbon dioxide is behaving like an ideal gas.
Answer
Attractive forces dominate repulsive forces
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(B):Attractive forces dominate repulsive forces