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The molar heat capacities at constant volume of Ne and N2 at 298 K are 12.47 J mol-1 K1 and 20.79 J mol-1 K-1 respectively. Give an explanation of these values based on statistical mechanics.

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Chapter2: The First Law Of Thermodynamics

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Problem 2.9E

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12.47 J mol-1 K1 and 20.79 J mol-1 K-1 respectively. Give an explanation
of these values based on statistical mechanics.

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