To find the ratio of specific heats (γ) for a mixture, we use the values of molar heat capacities for monoatomic and diatomic gases.
- Avogadro's Law: According to the sources, equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain an equal number of moles (n) . Thus, we assume n1 (monoatomic) = n2 (diatomic) = 1 mole.
- Molar Heat Capacities: From standard thermodynamic data :
- Monoatomic gas: Cv1=23R and Cp1=25R.
- Diatomic gas: Cv2=25R and Cp2=27R.
- Heat Capacities of the Mixture:
Cv,mix=n1+n2n1Cv1+n2Cv2=21.5R+2.5R=2R. Cp,mix=n1+n2n1Cp1+n2Cp2=22.5R+3.5R=3R.
- Ratio (\gamma ): The ratio of specific heats of the mixture is γmix=Cv,mixCp,mix=2R3R=1.5.
This calculation aligns with Option D.