Two moles of helium are mixed with an moles of hydrogen. If Cp/Cv = 3/...
Let's solve the problem step by step:
Given:
- 2 moles of helium
- n moles of hydrogen
We need to find the value of n such that Cp/Cv = 3/2 for the mixture.
First, let's calculate the total number of moles in the mixture:
Total moles = moles of helium + moles of hydrogen
= 2 + n
= n + 2
Next, let's calculate the heat capacities for the mixture:
Cp = Cp(helium) + Cp(hydrogen)
Cv = Cv(helium) + Cv(hydrogen)
For helium, the ratio of Cp/Cv is given to be 3/2. Therefore, we can write:
Cp(helium)/Cv(helium) = 3/2
Similarly, for hydrogen, let's assume the ratio of Cp/Cv is x. Therefore, we can write:
Cp(hydrogen)/Cv(hydrogen) = x
Now, let's substitute the values of Cp and Cv for the mixture:
Cp/Cv = (Cp(helium) + Cp(hydrogen))/(Cv(helium) + Cv(hydrogen))
= (3/2 + x)/(1 + x)
According to the given condition, Cp/Cv = 3/2. Therefore, we can write:
(3/2)/(1) = (3/2 + x)/(1 + x)
Cross multiplying, we get:
3(1 + x) = 2(3/2 + x)
3 + 3x = 3 + 2x
Simplifying further, we find:
x = 3
Hence, the value of n is 3.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C'.
Two moles of helium are mixed with an moles of hydrogen. If Cp/Cv = 3/...

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