A 1.0 L sample of a pure gas is found to have a lower pressure than that predicted by the ideal gas — States of Matter Chemistry Question
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A 1.0 L sample of a pure gas is found to have a lower pressure than that predicted by the ideal gas law. The best explanation for the observation is that the molecules of the gas
A.
have a combined volume that is too large to be considered negligible when compared to the volume of the container
B.
have a low molecular mass and therefore do not strike the container walls with as much force as expected
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are attracted to each other and do not exert as much force on the container walls as they would if they had no mutual attractions
D.
are attracted to the sides of the container and strike the container walls with more force than expected
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