Define the compressibility factor $(Z)$ in terms of the molar volume of a gas.

  • A
    $Z = \frac{V_{m, real}}{V_{m, ideal}}$
  • B
    $Z = \frac{V_{m, ideal}}{V_{m, real}}$
  • C
    $Z = V_{m, real} \times V_{m, ideal}$
  • D
    $Z = V_{m, real} + V_{m, ideal}$

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