Which of the following gas samples would be most likely to behave ideally under the stated conditions? A) He at STP B) CO at 200 atm and 25°C C) SO₂ at 2 atm and 0 K D) Cl₂ at 1 atm and -70°C E) O₂ at 400 atm and 25°C

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He is a noble gas and has a small size and no polarity, which makes it behave ideally at any temperature and pressure. At STP, the conditions are close to ideal for all gases, but He is the most likely to behave ideally.

Which of the Following Gas Samples Would Be Most Likely