Is the Avogadro hypothesis ambiguous?

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In summary, Avogadro's law states that all gases, when at equal temperature and pressure, have the same number of molecules in equal volumes. However, this may not hold true for gases with ions or heavy nuclei, as their repulsion between molecules may differ and they may occupy different volumes. The proof for this law is predominantly empirical, with one possible derivation using the ideal gas equation. It should be noted that Avogadro's law is more accurate for ideal gases and may not hold true for real gases, especially at high pressure and low temperature.
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Avogadro's law states that "equal volumes of all gases, at the same temperature and pressure, have the same number of molecules."

but will this apply to gases that are not neutral i.e if the molecules are ions? won't there be a large repulsion between molecules compared to a neutral gas? Or maybe if the nuclei of the atoms are very heavy and have more protons hence leading to a large repulsion between molecules of that gas? My point being the repulsion between molecules is different for different gasses then shouldn't they occupy different volumes.

Is the proof/derivation for the Avogadros law strictly empirical?
a proof that I came across was using the ideal gas equation ##PV = nRT## it stated since the pressure, number of moles, and temperature are constant hence the volume of the gases(V) will be constant. is this proof correct(and is it the only proof of the Avogadro hypothesis?) as it does not account for the repulsions between molecules.
 
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Ionized gas is called plasma and has completely different properties.

Besides, Avogadro's law works OK for gases which can be considered ideal, it is not that good for real gases, especially at high pressure and low temperature.

That being said, no, neutral atoms/molecules of the gas don't repel each other stronger when they get large. Quite the opposite, they are more and more attracted to each other (which is why heavier elements have higher boiling points).
 
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FAQ: Is the Avogadro hypothesis ambiguous?

What is the Avogadro hypothesis?

The Avogadro hypothesis, also known as Avogadro's law, states that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules.

Why is the Avogadro hypothesis important?

The Avogadro hypothesis is important because it allows scientists to make accurate calculations and predictions about the behavior of gases. It also helped to establish the concept of the mole, which is a fundamental unit in chemistry.

Is the Avogadro hypothesis considered a law or a theory?

The Avogadro hypothesis is considered a law, as it has been extensively tested and observed to hold true under various conditions. However, it is based on the kinetic theory of gases, which is a theory.

Is the Avogadro hypothesis ambiguous?

There is some ambiguity surrounding the Avogadro hypothesis, as it does not specify the exact size or mass of a molecule. It also assumes ideal gas behavior, which may not always hold true in real-world situations.

How is the Avogadro hypothesis related to Avogadro's number?

Avogadro's number, which is approximately 6.022 x 10^23, is the number of particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in one mole of a substance. This number is directly related to the Avogadro hypothesis, as it represents the equal volumes of gases containing the same number of molecules as stated in the hypothesis.

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