Question about derivations of thermodynamic properties

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The discussion centers on the derivation of thermodynamic properties and the rationale behind specific equations in thermodynamics. Questions arise about the origins of terms in equations 3-47 and 3-49, particularly regarding their connection to earlier equations like 3-41. The integration from volume to infinity is explained as necessary for obtaining corrections for properties at finite specific volumes, reflecting the ideal gas limit. Additionally, the discussion highlights that while absolute values of internal energy (U), enthalpy (H), and entropy (S) cannot be computed, analytical functions are essential for deriving chemical potential expressions. Understanding these derivations is crucial for grasping the behavior of mixtures in the ideal gas state.
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I don't understand how some terms are derived.
How did the last term of 3-47 originate?
How did 3-49 get so many terms from just one term in 3-41?
Why integrate from V to infinite? That is not intuitive.
Thas a functions are unusual because the absolute values of U,H,S cannot be computed. However, the analytical functions are needed to derive the expression for chemical potential?
 
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I don't understand how some terms are derived.
How did the last term of 3-47 originate?
How did 3-49 get so many terms from just one term in 3-41?
All the terms you are referring to are the properties of the mixture in the ideal gas state at the given temperature and composition.
Why integrate from V to infinite? That is not intuitive.
Infinite specific volume refers to the ideal gas limit. You need to do the integration to get the correction for the property at finite specific volume.
Thas a functions are unusual because the absolute values of U,H,S cannot be computed. However, the analytical functions are needed to derive the expression for chemical potential?
The terms involving the chemical potentials are for the pure substances at temperature T relative to a specified reference state.

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