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Question

What is the purpose of the van der Waals equation in describing the behavior of real gases?

Accepted Answer

To account for the volume occupied by gas molecules and the intermolecular forces present.

Answer

To assume gases have no volume and no intermolecular attractions.

Answer

To only describe gases at very low pressures.

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To calculate the exact molecular structure of gases.