Q. Dulong and Petit’s law is valid only for
A) Metals
B) Non-metals
C) Gaseous elements
D) Solid elements
Explanation
(d)
According to Dulong and Petit’s law
At. mass of element$\times$ specific heat (in cal/g)=6.4(app.)
This law is applicable only to solid elements excepts Be, B, C and Si.
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