Constant volume Specific heat and internal energy relationship in nonideal gas.

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The discussion centers on the relationship between internal energy (U) and temperature (T) for non-ideal gases, suggesting that U is primarily a function of T. It explores the equation dq = dU + PdV, leading to the conclusion that the partial derivative of U with respect to volume (V) at constant temperature (T) is zero for non-ideal gases. However, it raises a question about why this relationship holds when changes in volume for ideal gases also affect internal energy. The conversation highlights the complexities of thermodynamic properties in different gas conditions, particularly the distinction between ideal and non-ideal gases. Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurate thermodynamic analysis.
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Hi,
1.
\color{blue}dq=dU+PdV
so
C_V = \left(\frac {\partial q}{\partial T}\right)_V= \left(\frac {\partial U}{\partial T}\right)_V
leads to
dU=C_{V}dT
so
\color{red}\left(\frac {\partial U}{\partial V}\right)_T = 0
meaning that internal energy of NONideal gas is a sole function of T?
2.
As
\color{blue}dq=dU+PdV
so
\left(\frac {\partial U}{\partial V}\right)_T= \left(\frac {\partial V}{\partial T}\right)_P \left(C_P-C_V\right) - P
why? even for ideal gas the change in volume results in change in internal energy:
\color{red}\left(\frac {\partial U}{\partial V}\right)_T \not= 0??

thanks for answering.
 
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