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The expression for the entropy an chemical potential for a ideal gas.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equilibrium temperature of an ideal gas is
Formula used:
Write the expression for the Helmholtz free energy of an ideal gas.
Here,
Write the expression for quantum volume of an ideal gas.
Here,
Write the expression for entropy of the system.
Write the expression for the chemical potential of a system.
Write the expression for internal energy of an ideal gas.
Here,
Calculation:
Apply logarithm to the both side of equation (2).
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Conclusion:
Thus, the entropy for an ideal gas is
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