What is the Sackur-Tetrode expression for the entropy of a monatomic ideal gas?

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The Sackur-Tetrode expression for the entropy of a monatomic ideal gas is derived as S(N,T,P) = Nk[ln(KT/P(2πmT/h²)^(3/2)) + 5/2]. This expression incorporates the constants K (Boltzmann's constant), T (temperature), P (pressure), and m (mass of the gas particles). The derivation utilizes the relationships PV = NkT and U = (3/2)NkT, confirming that the degrees of freedom for monatomic gases is f = 3. The final expression should ensure that all factors of K are correctly accounted for to maintain accuracy.

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Homework Statement


Write the Sackur-Tetrode expression for the entropy of a monatomic ideal gas as a function of pressure, temperature, and number, S(N,T,P).


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S = Nk[ln(V/N(4πmU/3Nh2)3/2) + 5/2]
PV = NkT
U = (f/2)NkT


The Attempt at a Solution


I found that equation for S in my book and also found that f = 3 for monatomic gases. So I used V = NkT/P and U = (3/2)NkT and just put it into the equation for S to get:
S = Nk[ln(KT/P(2πmT/h2)3/2) + 5/2].

I just wanted to see if I got this right because sometimes I make stupid mistakes and I didn't want to continue to the next part of the problem if got this part incorrect.
 
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Looks pretty good, but I don't think you have enough factors of K in your expression. Also, you might want to combine all factors of K and T to make it look a little nicer.
 

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