Consider a system of distinguishable particles having only two non-degenerate levels separated by an energy that is equal to the value of kT at 10 K. Calculate (a) the ratio of populations in two states at (1) 1.0 K, (2) 10 K, (3) 100 K, (b) the molecular partition function at 10 K, (c) the molar energy at 10 K, (d) the molar heat capacity at 10 K, € the molar entropy at 10 K.

Consider a system of distinguishable particles having only two non-degenerate levels separated by an energy that is equal to the value of kT at 10 K. Calculate (a) the ratio of populations in two states at (1) 1.0 K, (2) 10 K, (3) 100 K, (b) the molecular partition function at 10 K, (c) the molar energy at 10 K, (d) the molar heat capacity at 10 K, € the molar entropy at 10 K.

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Chapter18: More Statistical Thermodynamics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18.4E

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