Question: We have learned that p V = n R T is used to describe an ideal gas. One way to model non - ideal gas

We have learned that pV=nRT is used to describe an ideal gas. One way to model non-
ideal gas is to use van der Waals equation (p+an2V2)(V-nb)=nRT, where a and b are
constants. Such a gas is called van der Waals gas. For 1mol monatomic van der Waals gas
(n=1), the molar energy is given by E=32RT-aV, where V is the molar volume at
temperature T, and a is the constant in the van der Waals equation. Initially 1 mol
monatomic van der Waals gas is at the temperature T1 and occupies a volume V1. The gas
is allowed to expand adiabatically into a vacuum so that it occupies a total volume V2.
What is the final temperature of the gas?
 We have learned that pV=nRT is used to describe an ideal

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