In the van der Waals equation for real gases, corrections are introduced for both the pressure and t — Gases Chemistry Question
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In the van der Waals equation for real gases, corrections are introduced for both the pressure and the volume terms of the Ideal Gas Equation. Identify the origin of both correction factors and specify whether each is added to or subtracted from the corresponding term.
A.
Pressure: attractive forces / subtracted; Volume: molecular size / added
B.✓ Correct
Pressure: attractive forces / added; Volume: molecular size / subtracted
C.
Pressure: molecular size / subtracted; Volume: attractive forces / added
D.
Pressure: molecular size / added; Volume: attractive forces / subtracted
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