Explain what is meant by 'critical phenomenon'? What are 'critical constants' of a gas?
Describe briefly the Isotherm of Carbon dioxide.
Or
Briefly describe the Isotherm of Carbon dioxide as studied by Andrews.
What are the main postulates of Kinetic energy Molecular Theory of liquids?
A liquid state is regarded as a condensed gas or a molten solid. The following are the postulates of kinetic molecular theory of liquids:
1. A liquid is made up of small particles called molecules and these molecules have restricted random motion.
2. The molecules are quite close to each other.
3. There are appreciable attractive forces between the molecules.
4. The average kinetic energy of the molecules in a liquid is proportional to its absolute temperature.
On the basis of kinetic molecular theory of liquids, how can you explain the following properties of liquids:
(i) Volume (ii) Density
(iii) Compressibility (iv) Diffusion?
Explain briefly the term "vapour pressure" . What are the factors on which vapour pressure of a liquid depends?