What is critical temperature $(T_{C})$?

  • A
    The temperature above which a gas cannot be liquefied by pressure alone.
  • B
    The temperature at which a liquid boils.
  • C
    The temperature at which a solid melts.
  • D
    The temperature at which a substance sublimes.

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The critical temperatures $(T_C)$ of some gases are given below:
Gases $H_2, He, O_2$
$T_C \ (K)$ $33.2, 5.3, 154.3$

Based on the above data,what is the order of liquefaction of these gases? Start writing the order from the gas that liquefies first.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the critical temperature $(T_c)$?

Which of the following gases has the highest critical temperature?

Gases possess characteristic critical temperature which depends upon the magnitude of intermolecular forces between the gas particles. Critical temperatures of ammonia and carbon dioxide are $405.5 \ K$ and $304.10 \ K$ respectively. Which of these gases will liquefy first when you start cooling from $500 \ K$ to their critical temperature?

Explain how liquefaction can occur in different steps within the same phase using an example.

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