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Is the formula Heat=nCvDeltaT, only applicable to ideal gases, if so then why so? if not then why not?
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The formula Heat=nCvDeltaT is not only applicable to ideal gases. It is a general formula that can be used to calculate the heat required to raise the temperature of any substance by a certain amount. However, the value of Cv (specific heat capacity at constant volume) may vary depending on the substance. For ideal gases, Cv is a constant, but for real gases, it may vary with temperature and pressure. Therefore, the formula Heat=nCvDeltaT is only an approximation for real gases.
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