Chapter 20: Q. 1 (page 566)
The number density of an ideal gas at STP is called the Loschmidt number. Calculate the Loschmidt number.
Short Answer
The Loschmidt number is
Chapter 20: Q. 1 (page 566)
The number density of an ideal gas at STP is called the Loschmidt number. Calculate the Loschmidt number.
The Loschmidt number is
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