Can i expand non-ideal gas reversibly isomermally?

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Expanding a non-ideal gas reversibly isothermally from volume V1 to V2 at a constant temperature T is theoretically feasible, similar to ideal gases. The first and second laws of thermodynamics apply universally, regardless of the gas type. An infinite heat capacity reservoir is essential for maintaining constant temperature during this process. Additionally, the expansion must occur at an extremely slow rate to ensure reversibility.

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Suppose we expand the ideal gas reversibly isomermally from V1 to V2 at T, can i expand non-ideal gas reversibly isomermally from V1 to V2 at T
 
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kntsy said:
Suppose we expand the ideal gas reversibly isomermally from V1 to V2 at T, can i expand non-ideal gas reversibly isomermally from V1 to V2 at T
The first and second laws of thermodynamics do not depend on the matter involved.

In theory, you could expand a non-ideal gas or any substance isothermally and reversibly. All you need to do is have an infinite heat capacity reservoir.

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Andrew Mason said:
All you need to do is have an infinite heat capacity reservoir.

You also need to expand it REEEEALLLY slowly...:biggrin:
 

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