How Do You Prove Key Thermodynamic Identities?

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The discussion focuses on proving three key thermodynamic identities related to partial derivatives and specific heat capacities. Participants highlight the importance of the partial derivative identity, which can assist in deriving the required equalities. The equations involve relationships between temperature, pressure, thermal expansion, and compressibility coefficients. The user expresses confusion and seeks step-by-step guidance for these proofs. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in understanding thermodynamic principles and their interrelations.
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Can Anyone Show Me the Steps to solving for these equalities; the proofs for them as it were:

Prove that, (dT/dP)s=TV((alpha)p/Cp)

and, Cp/Cv=Kt/Ks=gamma

and, Cp(Kt-Ks)= TV((alpha)p)^2

(alpha)p = coefficiant of thermal expansion, Kt= isothermal compressibility, Ks= adiabatic compressibility. (dx/dy)z means that z is held constant, like s in the first equation (dT/dP)s

Im really lost here and would really appreciate it if anyone could show me the steps to prove any or all three of the above equalities. Thank You
 
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Hi thekenw, welcome to PF. The partial derivative identity

\left(\frac{\partial x}{\partial y}\right)_z=-\left(\frac{\partial y}{\partial z}\right)^{-1}_x \left(\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}\right)^{-1}_y

might come in handy here.
 
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