The rule of Dulong and Petit states that the molar heat capacities of the metallic elements are approximately constant. Estimate the value of this constant by calculating the molar heat capacities of the following metals from their specific meats and taking the average. Metal silver cadmium tungsten Average: Specific heat Jg²¹ K-¹ 0.235 0.231 0.132 Molar heat capacity J mol-¹ K-¹ J mol-¹ K-1

The rule of Dulong and Petit states that the molar heat capacities of the metallic elements are approximately constant. Estimate the value of this constant by calculating the molar heat capacities of the following metals from their specific meats and taking the average. Metal silver cadmium tungsten Average: Specific heat Jg²¹ K-¹ 0.235 0.231 0.132 Molar heat capacity J mol-¹ K-¹ J mol-¹ K-1

Chemistry

10th Edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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