Specific Heat Capacity 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
Cv molar=Cp molar-[R]
Cv molar - Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume?Cp molar - Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure?[R] - Universal gas constant?

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113.6855Edit=122Edit-8.3145
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Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cv molar=Cp molar-[R]
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cv molar=122J/K*mol-[R]
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Cv molar=122J/K*mol-8.3145
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cv molar=122-8.3145
Next Step Evaluate
Cv molar=113.685537381847J/K*mol
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cv molar=113.6855J/K*mol

Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume Formula Elements

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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: Cv molar
Measurement: Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant VolumeUnit: J/K*mol
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure
Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure, (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 pressure.
Symbol: Cp molar
Measurement: Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant PressureUnit: J/K*mol
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Universal gas constant
Universal gas constant is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the ideal gas law, relating the pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas.
Symbol: [R]
Value: 8.31446261815324

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How to Evaluate Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume?

Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume evaluator uses Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume = Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure-[R] to evaluate the Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume, The Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume is given by Mayer's relation when we know the Specific Heat Capacity at Constant pressure. Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume is denoted by Cv molar symbol.

How to evaluate Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume, enter Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure (Cp molar) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume

What is the formula to find Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume?
The formula of Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume is expressed as Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume = Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure-[R]. Here is an example- 113.6855 = 122-[R].
How to calculate Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume?
With Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure (Cp molar) we can find Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume using the formula - Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume = Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure-[R]. This formula also uses Universal gas constant .
Can the Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume be negative?
No, the Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume, measured in Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume?
Specific Heat Capacity 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 Capacity at Constant Volume can be measured.
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