Bundle: Physical Chemistry, 2nd + Student Solutions Manual
Bundle: Physical Chemistry, 2nd + Student Solutions Manual
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781285257594
Author: David W. Ball
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.18E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The expected ratio of vibration partition functions for H2 and D2 is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

A molecule is made up of atoms that are bonded together by covalent bonds. These bonds undergo a to and fro movement to vibrate. This vibration of the molecule contributes to the overall partition function of the system. The vibrational partition function of the diatomic atom at high temperature is represented as,

qvib=Tθv

Where,

θv represents the vibrational temperature.

T represents the temperature.

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