Solve Exact Differentials: Find G for dG = Vdp-Sdt

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Homework Statement


Given that [tex]\mathrm{d}U = T\mathrm{d}S - p\mathrm{d}V[/tex]

find a function [itex]G[/itex] such that [tex]\mathrm{d}G = V \mathrm{d} p - S \mathrm{d} t[/tex].

I'm not sure where to start - how are the two related? Could someone please give me a clue of how to start this off?

3. Attempt at the solution
I was thinking this looks too much like the quotient rule to be a coincidence...

With very many thanks,

Froskoy.
 
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[tex]dG = VdP - SdT[/tex]

adding a few terms gives
[tex]dG = (VdP - SdT) + (VdP-VdP)+(TdS-TdS)[/tex]

rearranging
[tex]dG = (VdP+PdV)-(SdT-TdS)- (PdV-TdS)[/tex]
 
lanedance said:
[tex]dG = VdP - SdT[/tex]

adding a few terms gives
[tex]dG = (VdP - SdT) + (VdP-VdP)+(TdS-TdS)[/tex]

rearranging
[tex]dG = (VdP+PdV)-(SdT-TdS)- (PdV-TdS)[/tex]

So, what is the function G?
 
Do you know an expression for the function U in terms of T,S,P,V?

If so, think about what you could add or subtract to U in order to get the differentials to work for G.