Specific Heat at Constant Volume Formula

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Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume, (of a gas) is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 mol of the gas by 1 °C at the constant volume. Check FAQs
Cvm=ΔQNmΔT
Cvm - Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume?ΔQ - Heat Change?Nm - Number of Moles?ΔT - Temperature Change?

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2.5476Edit=107Edit2Edit21Edit
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Specific Heat at Constant Volume Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cvm=ΔQNmΔT
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cvm=107J221K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cvm=107221
Next Step Evaluate
Cvm=2.54761904761905J/K*mol
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cvm=2.5476J/K*mol

Specific Heat at Constant Volume Formula Elements

Variables
Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume
Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume, (of a gas) is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 mol of the gas by 1 °C at the constant volume.
Symbol: Cvm
Measurement: Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant VolumeUnit: J/K*mol
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Heat Change
Heat change is defined as the change in enthalpy of the reaction.
Symbol: ΔQ
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Number of Moles
Number of Moles is the amount of gas present in moles. 1 mole of gas weighs as much as its molecular weight.
Symbol: Nm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Temperature Change
Temperature Change is a process whereby the degree of hotness of a body (or medium) changes.
Symbol: ΔT
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Specific Heat at Constant Volume?

Specific Heat at Constant Volume evaluator uses Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume = Heat Change/(Number of Moles*Temperature Change) to evaluate the Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume, Specific heat at constant volume means the amount of heat that is required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of gas by 1 degree at constant volume. Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume is denoted by Cvm symbol.

How to evaluate Specific Heat at Constant Volume using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specific Heat at Constant Volume, enter Heat Change (ΔQ), Number of Moles (Nm) & Temperature Change (ΔT) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specific Heat at Constant Volume

What is the formula to find Specific Heat at Constant Volume?
The formula of Specific Heat at Constant Volume is expressed as Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume = Heat Change/(Number of Moles*Temperature Change). Here is an example- 2.547619 = 107/(2*21).
How to calculate Specific Heat at Constant Volume?
With Heat Change (ΔQ), Number of Moles (Nm) & Temperature Change (ΔT) we can find Specific Heat at Constant Volume using the formula - Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume = Heat Change/(Number of Moles*Temperature Change).
Can the Specific Heat at Constant Volume be negative?
No, the Specific Heat at Constant Volume, measured in Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Specific Heat at Constant Volume?
Specific Heat at Constant Volume is usually measured using the Joule Per Kelvin Per Mole[J/K*mol] for Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume. Joule Per Fahrenheit Per Mole[J/K*mol], Joule Per Celsius Per Mole[J/K*mol], Joule Per Reaumur Per Mole[J/K*mol] are the few other units in which Specific Heat at Constant Volume can be measured.
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