The discussion revolves around calculating the diameter of an oxygen molecule using the Van der Waals constant, which is stated to be 32 cubic centimeters. The context is framed within thermodynamics, although the relevance of this classification is questioned by participants.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants offering guidance to encourage the original poster to engage more deeply with the problem. There is no explicit consensus on the approach to take, and multiple interpretations of the problem's context are being explored.
Participants note the need for relevant equations and emphasize the importance of demonstrating attempts at solving the problem, indicating a structured approach to homework help is expected.
abrowaqas said:Homework Statement
Value of the Van der walls constant for the oxygen is 32 cubic centimeter. Find the diameter of the oxygen molecule?Homework Equations
thermodynamics problem
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