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Under what conditions the gases deviate from the ideal behavior ?

Correct answer: D. B and C

  • A. High temperature
  • B. Low temperature
  • C. High pressure
  • D. B and C

Explanation

Real gases deviate most from ideal behaviour at low temperature and high pressure. Low temperature increases the effect of intermolecular attractions, while high pressure makes the finite volume of molecules significant. Students may choose a because heating can produce expansion, but high temperature generally makes gases behave more ideally.

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