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an approximate partition function for a dense gas is given by where and are constants that are independently determined from molecular parameters. calculate (a) the thermal equation of state, (b) the energy , and (c) constant volume specific heat for this gas. d) finally, show that (these results correspond to the van der waals equation of state which approximates effects due to intermolecular interactions) .