What is compressibility factor, Z? How does it help to explain the behaviour of real gases with change in temperature?
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What is compressibility factor, Z? How does it help to explain the behaviour of real gases with change in temperature?
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Answer:
The extent to which real gases deviate from ideal behaviour is studied in terms of Z, called the compressibility factor.
ie, Z=PV/RT
When Z>1 or Z<1, it is a real gas
When Z=1, it is an ideal gas