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Under which conditions does a real gas approximate to an ideal gas?

Correct answer: B. Pressure = low density = high

  • A. Pressure = high density = high
  • B. Pressure = low density = high
  • C. Pressure = high density = low
  • D. Pressure = low density = low

Explanation

The physically correct condition is low pressure and high temperature, which corresponds to low density. Option B is the most accurate description.

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