The equation, Cp - Cv = R, is true for _______________ gas?

Correct answer: C. Only ideal

  • A. No
  • B. Any real
  • C. Only ideal
  • D. Both B. and C.

Explanation

For an ideal gas, the equation of state gives Cp − Cv = R per mole, independent of the gas temperature or pressure. Real gases generally have an additional departure from this relation.

Written and checked by , MS Computer ScienceLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

598 free Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics MCQs from Chemical Engineering, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemical Engineering questions like this

Chemical Engineering is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics questions