Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 6 - The Gaseous State - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 240: 6.11

Answer

Intermolecular forces in gases are strong at low temperatures because molecules are near to each other and have less motion. Due to these forces, gases deviate from ideal gas law at low temperatures. However, at higher temperatures, intermolecular forces are negligible and gases obey Ideal Gas Law.

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Intermolecular forces in gases are strong at low temperatures because molecules are near to each other and have less motion. Due to these forces, gases deviate from ideal gas law at low temperatures. However, at higher temperatures, intermolecular forces are negligible and gases obey Ideal Gas Law.
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