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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

What is the value of gamma for monoatomic,diatomic and triatomic gas?

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7 Years agoGrade 12
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The ratio of the specific heatsγ= CP/CVis a factor in adiabatic engine processes and in determining the speed of sound in agas. This ratioγ= 1.66 for an idealmonoatomic gasandγ= 1.4 for air, which is predominantly adiatomic gas.