Question

Significance of $a$ and $b$ in vander-Waal's equation:

• A. a and b both show the correction in volume of gas
• B. a and b both show cohesive force between molecules
• C. a shows cohesive force while b shows correction in volume
• D. a shows correction in volume while b shows cohesive force

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) a shows correction in volume while b shows cohesive force