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A-LevelChemistryStates of matterFeb/Mar 2021Paper 1 Q331 Mark

Many gases do not obey the general gas equation at high pressures. Why is this? 1 At higher pressures the molecules have more energy. 2 At higher pressures the volume of the molecules is a larger proportion of the total volume. 3 At higher pressures the molecules experience greater intermolecular forces.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Feb/Mar 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of States of matter and is worth 1 mark.

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