For a van der Waals gas, determine:
a) ap
b) av
c) Since the critical point is an inflection point on the phase diagram for a van der Waals gas, both the first and second derivatives at that point are zero. Use this fact to determine expressions for Pe, Ve, and Te that relate these critical values to a and b.
d) Using the values, a = 6.8 x 100 Jm and b = 4.4 x 102 m, determine the critical pressure, temperature, and volume for one mole of hydrogen gas.