Thermodynamics What is the definition of z compressibility
 Thermodynamics: 
 
 What is the definition of z ( compressibility factor) and when is it useful?
  Thermodynamics: 
 
 What is the definition of z ( compressibility factor) and when is it useful?
 What is the definition of z ( compressibility factor) and when is it useful?
Solution
Ratio of the molar volume of a gas to the molar volume of an ideal gas at the same temperature and pressure is clled compressibity factor.
It is a useful thermodynamic property for modifying the ideal gas law to account for the real gas behavior.

