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(a)
The number density of the gas.
(a)
Answer to Problem 38P
The number density of the gas is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to find the number density of the gas.
Here,
Substitute
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
(b)
The average distance between the molecules.
(b)
Answer to Problem 38P
The average distance between the molecules is
Explanation of Solution
Consider every molecule situates at the center of sphere.
Write the expression to find the number radius of the sphere.
Substitute
Equate the expression with a volume of a sphere to find the radius of the sphere.
Re-arrange the above expression to find the radius of the sphere.
The distance between the molecules can be defined as the diameter of the sphere.
Write the expression to find the average distance between the molecules using equation (I).
Conclusion:
Substitute
(c)
The total mass and mass density of the gas if the gas is
(c)
Answer to Problem 38P
The total mass and mass density of the gas if the gas is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to find the mass of
Here,
Write the expression to find the mass density of
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
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