When gases are treated as real, via use of the van der Waals equation, the actual volume occupied by gas molecules the pressure exerted and the attractive forces between gas molecules
The pressure exerted, as compared to an ideal gas.
A) increases, decreases
B) increases, increases
C) does not affect, increases
D) does not affect, decreases
E) decreases, increases

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The van der Waals equation accounts for the volume occupied by gas molecules and the attractive forces between them. These forces reduce the pressure exerted by the gas compared to an ideal gas, while the volume correction increases the effective volume.

When Gases Are Treated as Real, Via Use of the Van