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Which one among the following is the correct option for right relationship between CP and CV for one mole of ideal gas ?

Options

A

CP−CV=R

B

CP=RCV

C

CV=RCP

D

CP+CV=R

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Correct Answer :

Option A

CP−CV=R

CP − CV = R

Solution :

The correct option is CP − CV = R.

Step-by-Step Derivation of Mayer's Relation:
For one mole of an ideal gas, the first law of thermodynamics states that:
dQ=dU+dW
where:
dQ is the heat supplied to the system,
dU is the change in internal energy, and
dW=PdV is the work done by the gas.

1. Heat capacity at constant volume (CV):
When heat is added at constant volume (dV=0), no work is done (dW=0).
Therefore, the heat added is equal to the change in internal energy:
dQ=dU=CVdT

2. Heat capacity at constant pressure (CP):
When heat is added at constant pressure, the gas expands and does work. The heat added is:
dQ=CPdT
Substituting dQ and dU into the First Law:
CPdT=CVdT+PdV

3. Using the Ideal Gas Equation:
For 1 mole of an ideal gas:
PV=RT
Differentiating both sides at constant pressure (P is constant):
PdV=RdT

4. Substituting back:
Replace PdV with RdT in the heat equation:
CPdT=CVdT+RdT
Divide the entire equation by dT:
CP=CV+R
Rearranging the terms gives the relationship:
CPCV=R

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