Q.
The variation of compressibility factor (Z) with pressure (p in bar) for some gases are shown in the figure below. Identify the gases (A),(B) and (C) respectively
The extent of deviation shown by real gases from ideal behaviour is measured in terms of compressibility factor (Z) which is defined as the ratio of pV and nRT.
Mathematically,
Z=nRTpV
For ideal gases, Z=1
Easily liquefiable gases such as CO2 exhibit larger deviation as compared to gases such as H2,O2,N2 etc., that liquefy with difficulty.