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Chemistry Question on Some basic concepts of chemistry

Dulong and Petit's law (At. mass ×\times Specific heat = 6.4) is valid only for

A

solids

B

liquids

C

gases

D

plasma state.

Answer

solids

Explanation

Solution

According to this law, the product of atomic mass and specific heat of a solid element is approximately equal to 6.4cal/mol6.4\, cal / mol. This law is valid for solid elements only.