Isothermal compressibility (K) of an ideal gas is defined as K=−1V(∂V∂P)T.n
What is the isothermal compressibility factor for an ideal gas at 1.0 atm ? ___
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Solution
We know that at constant T & n, PV = C(Constant) (According to Boyles law) V=CPor(∂V∂P)T.n=−CP2=−VP[∵V=CP] ∴K=−1V(∂V∂P)T.n=1P=1atm−1