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CHM 101 Properties of Gases Objective Question

Question

What is an equation of state?
Options
A An equation that describes the color of a gas
B A thermodynamic equation that relates pressure (P) to the amount of substance (moles), volume (V), and absolute temperature (T) for a system in equilibrium
Correct Answer
C An equation that predicts reaction rates
D An equation for calculating density only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An equation of state, P = f(n,V,T), is a thermodynamic equation that relates pressure (P) to the amount of substance (moles), volume (V), and absolute temperature (T) for a system in equilibrium.

Hint

The notes define equation of state.

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