Relating Heat Capacities: Cp and Cv

The video tutorial explains the concepts of heat capacities, specifically Cp and Cv, in thermodynamics. It covers how to convert Cv to Cp using partial derivatives and applies this to ideal and van der Waals gases. The tutorial also discusses the units of measurement and the role of moles in these calculations. An alternative method for deriving Cp from Cv is also presented, highlighting the importance of recognizing pressure in ideal gas equations.

Describe the process of taking partial derivatives in the context of heat capacities.

In what scenarios would you use the ideal gas formula to derive relationships between C_p and C_v?

What are the units of C_p and C_v, and how do they differ when considering the number of moles?