Question

The gas equation $pV=nZRT$ becomes ideal gas equation when

• A. Z = 0
• B. Z = 0.5
• C. Z = 1
• D. Z = 2

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$pV=nZRT$
$Z=\frac{pV}{nRT}$
$Z$ is known as compressibility factor and for ideal gas equation $Z=1$ at all temperatures and pressures.