Math Problem Statement

Determine the volume V in cm3 for 1 mole of CO2 gas at 460K and 100 atm using the van der Waals equation of state (EOS). Take the largest real value of V and give your answer to the nearest whole number (do not put any units in your answer!). The van der Waals EOS is given as follows:

P= nRT/V-nb - an^2/V^2 where P: pressure V: volume

n: moles of gas

T: temperature in K

R: gas constant = 82.06 cm3-atm/mol-K

a = 3592000 atm-cm6/mol2

b = 42.67 cm3/mol

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Numerical Methods
Equation of State

Formulas

van der Waals equation: P = nRT / (V - nb) - an^2 / V^2

Theorems

Van der Waals equation for real gases

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Physics/Chemistry)