Expansion work and specific heat capacity

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Define infinitesimal
An immeasurabky small quantity that is still greater than zero
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State the equation involvig P,U,H and V
H=U+PV
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Give the equation for irreversible expansion work
w= -p_ext(V_f-V_i)=-p_ext*deltaV
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Give the equation for reversible expansion work
w=-nRT*ln(V_f/V_i) --> assuming p_ext is not constant and we are dealing with an ideal gas
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Define equilibrium
When the system and surroundings have the same temperature,pressure and chemical potential
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Define specific heat capacity and give an equation
The amount of heat required to raise a quantity of a susbstance by 1 degree. The partial derivative of q which respect to T [c= ∂q/∂T]
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What is the rule of thumb in finding c for metallic solids?
c =3R
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Give an equation for the specific heat capacity for constant volume systems
c_v =(∂V/∂T)_V
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Give an equation for the specific heat capacity for constant pressure systems
c_p =(∂H/∂T)_p (at constant pressure dH=dq)
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How is energy stored in an ideal gas?
It is stored in motion. There is equipartition of energy states that each direction (x,y,z) of motion contributes 1/2*K_B*T per molecule; R=K_B*N_A
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What is the relationship between specific heat capacity and the molar gas constant? (for constant volume systems
C_v=3/2*R
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How is energy stored in solids?
Through vibrations. C_v=3R
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Where is energy stored?
In atomic binds and attractive interactions, phases and phase changes.
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Define 'phase'
Group of particles with uniform set of physical properties.
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What is a phase change?
Energetic interactions that creates different arrangements and a different uniform set of physical properties.
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State the equation involvig P,U,H and V

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Give the equation for irreversible expansion work

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Give the equation for reversible expansion work

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Define equilibrium

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