(a)
Interpretation:
The value of
Concept Introduction :
The change in entropy for an ideal gas at constant pressure can be calculated as follows:
Here,
n = number of moles
Cp,m = molar heal capacity at constant pressure
T = Temperature
(b)
Interpretation:
The value of
Concept Introduction :
The change in entropy can be represented as follows:
Here
qreversible = reversible heat
T = Temperature
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