Determining Intermolecular Potentials from Second Virial Coefficients

An efficient numerical algorithm for calculating second virial coefficients of gases is outlined. When implemented in a custom computer application or a spreadsheet program, the algorithm can be used to determine the parameters of a model intermolecular potential. Using this method, students can det...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 1996-07, Vol.73 (7), p.612
Main Author: Reid, Brian P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Chemistry
Climate
Computers
Gases
Illustrations
Laboratories
Laboratory Experiments
Mathematical functions
Mathematics
Methods
Organic Chemistry
Personal computers
Physical chemistry
Potential energy
Programming Languages
Science Curriculum
Students
Teachers
Temperature
Virial coefficients
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Summary:An efficient numerical algorithm for calculating second virial coefficients of gases is outlined. When implemented in a custom computer application or a spreadsheet program, the algorithm can be used to determine the parameters of a model intermolecular potential. Using this method, students can determine the molecular-level properties of a gas based on macroscopic data related to non-ideal behavior.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed073p612