Practice - Polyatomic Gases
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Practice Questions
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Define the term 'degrees of freedom' in the context of polyatomic gases.
💡 Hint: Think about how a molecule can move in different ways.
What is the specific heat capacity related to?
💡 Hint: Consider how heat relates to temperature changes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the law of equipartition of energy?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy is shared among different motions.
True or False: Polyatomic gases only have translational and rotational degrees of freedom.
💡 Hint: What other modes might contribute to energy in polyatomic gases?
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the specific heat capacities of a polyatomic gas with 3 translational, 3 rotational, and 3 vibrational degrees of freedom at room temperature.
💡 Hint: Consider how each degree influences the overall energy storage.
Explain how the behavior of a mixture of polyatomic and monatomic gases would change if heated. What would you expect regarding energy distribution?
💡 Hint: Relate to the concept of specific heat capacities and degrees of freedom.
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