One assumption of the ideal gas law is that the atoms or molecules themselves occupy a negligible

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One assumption of the ideal gas law is that the atoms or molecules themselves occupy a negligible volume. Verify that this assumption is reasonable by considering gaseous xenon (Xe). Xenon has an atomic radius of 2.0 × 10-10 m. For STP conditions, calculate the percentage of the total volume occupied by the atoms.
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Physics

ISBN: 978-1118486894

10th edition

Authors: David Young, Shane Stadler

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