Molar Volume vs Atomic Volume
This simulation compares the molar volume of an ideal gas (22.4 L at STP) to the actual volume occupied by hydrogen atoms. The large ratio (≈7.09 × 10⁴) demonstrates how much empty space exists between molecules in a gas.
Calculations:
Atomic volume = (4/3)πr³ = 0.524 × 10⁻³⁰ m³ per atom
Molar volume = 22.4 L = 0.0224 m³
Volume of 1 mole of hydrogen atoms = Nₐ × Atomic volume = 3.16 × 10⁻⁷ m³
Ratio (Molar volume / Atomic volume) = 7.09 × 10⁴
