Thermochemistry Lab Help: Solving for CO2's Second Virial Coefficient

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The discussion centers on calculating the second Virial coefficient of CO2 in a thermochemistry lab. Participants express difficulty in deriving the necessary equations, indicating that attempts with differentiation and integrals have not yielded results. The conversation highlights the importance of clear communication, particularly regarding the sharing of visual aids, as images require moderator approval before being viewed by others.

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Could someone please provide some assistance as to how to approach this problem. I am doing a thermochemistry lab: The second Virial coefficient of CO2 and I am not sure how to approach this problem. Just a few hints would really be appreciated.

I have tried differentiation, integrals no luck on coming up with the equation they requ

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Can you link the picture elsewhere?
 
Sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean
 
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Sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean
Well no one will be able to view your picture until it is approved by a Moderator, so your best bet in getting help will be linking the picture off another website.
 

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