Chem 156 Examination 5

CHEM 156, Examination 5, Advanced Problem.

Einstein’s Crystal

1. Derive the thermodynamic potentials U and A, as well as Cv and S for an Einstein’s

crystal with N atoms as functions of y, where y is equal to T/θ and θ is equal to hv/k.

2. Plot the four thermodynamic quantities as functions of y, adjusting the range of

values of y so as to show the behavior of each function.

3. What is the internal energy at T = 0K?

4. Prove that the Einstein’s crystal confirm Law of Dulong and Petit, according to
which the Cv of crystalline solids approach 3R as T approaches infinity.

5. What about Debye’s Third Power Law? Does the Einstein crystal follow this law?
Prove.
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