Does pressure decrease when the real volume is reduced

[106267]

What is the relationship between attractive forces and real volume of a real compared to a ideal gas?

Does pressure decrease when the real volume is reduced and the attractive force is increase?

 

[chemisttree]

Real volume?

 

[106267]

real volume as in a gas particle as volume. Ideal gases are assumed to have negligible volume

 

[chemisttree]

This should help you.

 

[LudusRex]

I can provide a response to this question based on the principles of gas laws and molecular behavior. According to Boyle's Law, pressure and volume are inversely proportional, meaning that as the volume of a gas decreases, the pressure will increase and vice versa. This is assuming that the temperature and amount of gas remain constant.

In terms of the relationship between attractive forces and real volume, it is important to understand the concept of an ideal gas. An ideal gas is a theoretical gas that follows the gas laws perfectly, with no intermolecular forces between its particles. In contrast, a real gas has intermolecular forces between its particles that affect its behavior.

When the real volume of a gas is reduced, the particles are forced closer together, increasing the frequency of collisions and therefore increasing the pressure. Attractive forces between particles can also contribute to this effect by bringing the particles closer together. This is why, in general, a real gas will have a slightly higher pressure compared to an ideal gas at the same temperature and volume.

However, the exact relationship between attractive forces and real volume can vary depending on the type of gas and its properties. In some cases, increasing attractive forces may actually decrease the pressure, as the particles may become more tightly bound and less likely to collide with each other. Therefore, it is not always accurate to say that pressure will decrease when the real volume is reduced and attractive forces are increased.

In conclusion, pressure and volume have an inverse relationship according to Boyle's Law, and attractive forces can play a role in this relationship in a real gas. However, the exact impact of attractive forces on pressure and volume can vary and cannot be generalized without considering the specific properties of the gas in question.