11.7 - THERMODYNAMIC STATE VARIABLES AND EQUATION OF STATE
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What are thermodynamic state variables?
💡 Hint: Consider the basic properties used to describe gases.
Name two examples of state variables.
💡 Hint: Think of what you measure in a gas container.
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What is the equation of state for an ideal gas?
💡 Hint: Recalling the ideal gas law will help identify the correct equation.
True or False: Intensive variables depend on the size of the system.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you split a system in half.
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Discuss how knowing the state variables of a gas helps in designing an effective combustion engine.
💡 Hint: Consider practical effects of changes in temperature and pressure.
Provide a detailed explanation of how the Van der Waals equation modifies the ideal gas equation for real gases.
💡 Hint: Focus on molecular interactions and molecular size.
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