Answer to Question #157955 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for Sneha

Question

Write down Cp/Cv ratio for triatomic gas

Answer 1

$\frac{C_p}{C_V}=\gamma,$

$\gamma=\frac{i+2}{i},$

$i=6,$

$\gamma=\frac{6+2}{6}=\frac 86=\frac 43,$

$\frac{C_p}{C_V}=\frac 43\approx 1.33.$