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The heat capacity of a gas at constant volume is 20 J/mol·K. What is Cp if it is an ideal gas? (R = 8.314 J/mol·K)

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11.686 J/mol·K 20 J/mol·K 8.314 J/mol·K 28.3 J/mol·K Correct

For an ideal gas, Cp = Cv + R = 20 + 8.314 = 28.314 J/mol·K.

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