The van der Waals equation for real gases recognizes that .
A) gas particles have non- zero volumes and interact with each other
B) molar volumes of gases of different types are different
C) the molecular attractions between particles of gas decreases the pressure exerted by the gas
D) the non- zero volumes of gas particles effectively decrease the amount of "empty space" between them
E) all of the above statements are true

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The van der Waals equation accounts for the non-zero volume of gas particles and the intermolecular forces between them, which affect the pressure and volume of real gases compared to ideal gases.

The Van Der Waals Equation for Real Gases Recognizes That