Change of temperature of ideal gas

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The discussion centers on the temperature change of an ideal gas, specifically Argon (Ar) with a molar mass of 39.948 g/mol, under two different calculations of heat transfer. The user applied the internal energy formula, ΔU = (3/2)nRΔT, yielding a temperature change of 1.961 K, while the specific heat formula, Q = mcΔT, resulted in a temperature change of 1.177 K. The discrepancy arises from the incorrect use of specific heat capacity; the user should have utilized the specific heat at constant volume (c_v) instead of constant pressure (c_p) for accurate results.

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Homework Statement



We have 1m3 of Ar gas M=39.948g/mol, pressure=101300Pa, temperature T=298K. We put the energy Q=1000J in that gas. Whats the temperature after we put 103J. (c=0.5203x103)

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Im not interested in solution. I tried to solve it on two ways using formula for internal energy of ideal gas \DeltaU = \frac{3}{2}nR\DeltaT and the formula Q = mc\DeltaT

However solutions are not the same, why?

The Attempt at a Solution



pV=nRT => n = pV / RT = 40.89mol
m = Mn = 1633g = 1.633kg

\DeltaU = \frac{3}{2}nR\DeltaT
thus \DeltaT = Q / \frac{3}{2}nR = 1000 / (1.5*40.89*8.314) = 1.961°K

however
Q = mc\DeltaT
thus \DeltaT = Q / mc = 1000 / (1.633*0.5203*103) = 1.177°K

what is wrog please?
 
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You took c to be c_p while you need c_v here.
 
right. Thanks very much!
 

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