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Molar Heat Capacity Calculator

From degrees of freedom f compute Cv = fR/2 and Cp = Cv + R.

Input Data

Input Degrees of freedom f.

Results

20.785J/(mol·K)
29.099J/(mol·K)
Cv = fR/2 = 20.7850 J/(mol·K), Cp = Cv + R = 29.0990

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Formula

Cv = f R / 2

Cp = Cv + R (Mayer relation)

How to Use

  1. Enter degrees of freedom f (monatomic=3, diatomic=5).
  2. Get Cv and Cp.

Case Studies

Diatomic gas f=5

Cv≈20.8, Cp≈29.1 J/(mol·K).

FAQ

How to set f?

3 translational + 2 rotational (linear); non-linear adds 1.

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References

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