the constant a is related to intermolecular force it is greater in NH3 due to H-bonding.
b is related to molecular volume...N2 takes greater volume
Compare the values of van der waals constants for NH3 and N2.Explain why value a is larger for NH3 but that of b is larger for N2.
a is larger for NH3 since the the nuclear charge is more and therefore has more attraction than N2
the constant a is related to intermolecular force it is greater in NH3 due to H-bonding.
b is related to molecular volume...N2 takes greater volume