With increase in pressure (above atmospheric pressure), the Cp of a gas_____________________?

Correct answer: A. Increases

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains unchanged
  • D. First decreases and then increases

Explanation

For real gases at pressures above atmospheric pressure, intermolecular effects generally make the isobaric heat capacity increase with pressure. The constant-Cp assumption applies approximately to an ideal gas, not generally to a real gas at elevated pressure.

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