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Consider a large system of N indistinguishable,
Chapter 6, Problem 44P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 44P
Consider a large system of N indistinguishable, noninteracting molecules. (perhaps in an Ideal gas or a dilute solution) . find an expression for the Helmholtz free energy of this system, in terms of Z1 , the partition function for a single molecule. (Use Stirling’ s approximation to eliminate the N!) Then use your result to find the chemical potential, again in terms of Zl.
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QUESTION:
Problem 44P
Consider a large system of N indistinguishable, noninteracting molecules. (perhaps in an Ideal gas or a dilute solution) . find an expression for the Helmholtz free energy of this system, in terms of Z1 , the partition function for a single molecule. (Use Stirling’ s approximation to eliminate the N!) Then use your result to find the chemical potential, again in terms of Zl.
ANSWER:
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The partition function for system of indistinguishable, noninteracting particles is given by: