Explain why the oscillations in the two-phase coexistence region using the RedlichKwong and van der Waals equations

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Explain why the oscillations in the two-phase coexistence region using the Redlich€“Kwong and van der Waals equations of state (see Figure 7.4) do not correspond to reality.

Figure 7.4

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321812001

3rd edition

Authors: Thomas Engel, Philip Reid

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