For an ideal gas, the compressibility factor________________?

Correct answer: B. Is unity at all temperature

  • A. Decreases with pressure rise
  • B. Is unity at all temperature
  • C. Is unity at Boyle's temperature
  • D. Zero

Explanation

An ideal gas obeys PV = nRT exactly, so its compressibility factor Z = PV/(nRT) is unity at every temperature and pressure. Boyle temperature is a real-gas concept and is not needed for an ideal gas.

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