Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 9.3-3

FIRST-ORDER PHASE TRANSITIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · clapeyron-hill-height

Problem

It is found that a certain liquid boils at a temperature of 95∘95^\circC at the top of a hill, whereas it boils at a temperature of 105∘105^\circC at the bottom. The latent heat is 1000 cal/mole. What is the approximate height of the hill?

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