NEETPhysicsKinetic Theory of Gases
Which of the following statements regarding ideal gases is incorrect?
Options
- AAt a given temperature and pressure, the number density of all ideal gases is the same.
- BAt a given temperature and pressure, the molar volume of all ideal gases is identical.
- CAt a given temperature and pressure, the mass density of all ideal gases is the same.
- DAt a given temperature and pressure, the mass density of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its molar ma
Correct answer
C. At a given temperature and pressure, the mass density of all ideal gases is the same.
Step-by-step solution
Let us evaluate each statement using the ideal gas equation. The ideal gas equation is PV = nRT = N k_B T . Number density ( n_v ) is the number of molecules per unit volume: n_v = N V = P k_B T . Since it depends only on pressure and temperature, it is the same for all ideal gases at a given P and T . Molar volume is the volume occupied by one mole of gas: V n = RT P . This is also identical for all ideal gases at a given P and T . Mass density ( ) is given by = P M₀ RT , where M₀ is the molar mass. Since differen