Real Gas PV Curve: Volume Explained

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The discussion revolves around the volume characteristics of a gas as it transitions to a liquid state on the Real Gas PV curve. It emphasizes that even after liquefaction, the liquid phase retains volume, albeit significantly less than the gaseous phase. The key point is that the volume being analyzed is the total volume, which includes both gas and liquid phases. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the implications of this volume distinction. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the behavior of real gases in thermodynamic processes.
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After the gas has been liquified, the gas volume should have disappeared. Why the liquid part of the curve still possesses volume?
 
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Think about it for a few minutes, please.
 
Isn't the volume under consideration the gas volume? When the gas is liquified, there should be no volume...
 
No, the volume under consideration is the complete volume. Liquid still possesses volume, though it is much smaller than the gas volume.
 
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