Calculate the value of Cp at 298 K and 1 atm pressure predicted for CH4(g) and C2H4(g) by the classical equipartition theorem. Compare the predicted results with the experimental results and calculate the percent of the measured value that arises from vibrational motions. Repeat the calculations at 800 K and 1 atm using the relation below: Cp, m (molK)=A(1)+A(2)÷+A(3); +A(4)- K? K

Calculate the value of Cp at 298 K and 1 atm pressure predicted for CH4(g) and C2H4(g) by the classical equipartition theorem. Compare the predicted results with the experimental results and calculate the percent of the measured value that arises from vibrational motions. Repeat the calculations at 800 K and 1 atm using the relation below: Cp, m (molK)=A(1)+A(2)÷+A(3); +A(4)- K? K

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Chapter2: The First Law Of Thermodynamics

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Problem 2.9E

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