Blundell Thermal Physics · Problem 19.2

Equipartition of energy

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · equipartition-heat-capacities

Problem

Comment on the following values of molar heat capacity in

\mathrm{J\,K^{-1}\,mol^{-1}}

, all measured at constant pressure at 298 K. [table — see PDF] [Hint: express them in terms of

R

; which of the substances is a solid and which is gaseous?]