Chapter 13, Problem 13B.2AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ratio of translational partition function of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ and $\text{He}$ at same temperature and volume has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The partition function is a convenient abbreviation for the sum.  It is also central to statistical interpretation of thermodynamic properties.  A partition function is the function of thermodynamic variables.  The rotational partition function is calculated by the formula shown below.

$q^{\text{R}}=\frac{\text{T}}{\sigma {\theta }^{\text{R}}}$