Question

Compute the specific heat capacity at constant volume of nitrogen (N2) gas. The molar mass of N2 is 28.0 g/mol.

Answer 1

Answer:

724.3J/Kg.K

Explanation:

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Compute the specific heat capacity at constant volume of nitrogen (N2) gas.and compare with specific heat of liquid water. The molar mass of N2 is 28.0 g/mol.

The specific heat capacity can be computed by using expression below

c= CV/M

Where c= specific heat capacity

M= molar mass

CV= molar hear capacity

Nitrogen is a diatomic element, the Cv can be related to gas constant with 5/2R

Where R= 8.314J/mol.k

Molar mass= 28 ×10^-3Kg/mol

If we substitute to the expression, we have

c= (5R/2)/(M)

=5R/2 × 1/M

=(5×8.314) /(2×28 ×10^-3)

=724.3J/Kg.K

Hence, the specific heat capacity at constant volume of nitrogen (N2) gas is

724.3J/Kg.K

The specific heat of liquid water is about 4182 J/(K kg) which is among substance with high specific heat, therefore specific heat of Nitrogen gas is 724.3J/Kg.K which is low compare to that of liquid water.