The Ideal Gas Law is given by P=(nRT)/V, with P in atm, V in L, T in
Question:
The Ideal Gas Law is given by P=(nRT)/V, with P in atm, V in L, T in K, and n is a number of moles. You can use this equation to get an approximate solution. However, life is not ideal. The van der Waals equation models real-life gases and is given by [P+((n 2 a)/V 2 )](V−nb) =nRT.
Solve the van der Waals equation to calculate the volume of 2 mol CO 2 at 50◦F (NOTE: be sure to look up the conversion of Fahrenheit to Kelvin) with a pressure of 6 atm. Use R= 0.08206 (L atm)/(mol K) and the following information about CO 2 :a= 3.658 (L2atm)/mol2andb= 0.04286 L/mol. Use the following steps:
(a) Create an anonymous function for the van der Waals equation given the constants above. Remember to solve the equation for zero!
(b) Secondly, graph the anonymous function and the line y= 0 on the same set of axes. Note the approximate point of intersection.
(c) Using the approximate value from the point of intersection and the anonymous function you created, use the command zero to solve for V Publish the results in Word, verifying the graph above is included.
Expert Answer:
a b The given formula for van der Waals is incorrect Assumption with the used MATLAB script 1 A samp... View the full answer
