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Is the Ideal Gas Constant a universal constant?
*If not, then what is it relative to?
*If not, then what is it relative to?
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GCT said:no I guess not, but before you go on to call it universal (as the speed of light is "universal) you might want to bring it up in one of the physics subforums
GCT said:no I guess not, but before you go on to call it universal (as the speed of light is "universal) you might want to bring it up in one of the physics subforums
The Ideal Gas Constant, denoted by the symbol R, is a physical constant that relates the properties of an ideal gas to each other. It is used in the Ideal Gas Law, which describes the relationship between pressure, volume, temperature, and number of moles of a gas.
The Ideal Gas Constant is considered to be a universal constant, meaning that its value is the same for all gases in the ideal state. However, it is also a relative constant, as it can vary slightly depending on the units of measurement used for pressure, volume, and temperature.
The value of the Ideal Gas Constant depends on the units used for pressure, volume, and temperature. In SI units, it is approximately 8.314 J/mol•K. In other commonly used units, it can range from 0.0821 L•atm/mol•K to 1.987 cal/mol•K.
The Ideal Gas Constant is used in the Ideal Gas Law, which is a fundamental equation in chemistry and physics. It is also used in various thermodynamic equations and calculations, such as the Van der Waals equation and the Clausius-Clapeyron equation.
No, the Ideal Gas Constant cannot be derived from other physical constants. It is a fundamental constant that is determined experimentally and is not dependent on any other physical quantities.