ideal gas
Chinese equivalent: 理想气体
ideal gas A theoretical gas that perfectly obeys the ideal gas law, with negligible molecular volume and intermolecular forces.
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ideal gas A theoretical gas that perfectly obeys the ideal gas law, with negligible molecular volume and intermolecular forces.
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Ideal Gas Law
Ideal Gas Law 1. The Ideal Gas Model An Ideal Gas is a theoretical model established to simplify calculations. It ignores minor factors to capture the main characteristics. In the CSCA exam, gases are generally treated as ideal gases. Three Core Assumptions: 1. Negligible Volume:…
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