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Compare gases in ideal and non-ideal (more realistic) conditions to improve the accuracy of calculations

Previously, we have covered the ideal gas law. As the name suggests, this is an idealised and theoretical equation. It works for many cases, but there are instances where it fails – and we will cover that in this activity.

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Introduction to Thermodynamics

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