Statistical Mechanics · Problem 1.14

Elements of Ensemble Theory — R. K. Pathria

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · entropy-change-ideal-gas-isobaric-isochoric

Problem

Show that for an ideal gas composed of monatomic molecules the entropy change, between any two temperatures, when the pressure is kept constant is 5/3 times the corresponding entropy change when the volume is kept constant. Verify this result numerically by calculating the actual values of (ΔS)P(\Delta S)_P and (ΔS)V(\Delta S)_V per mole of an ideal gas whose temperature is raised from 300 K to 400 K.

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