(a) Please derive the Clapeyron equation and the Clausius-Clapeyron equation. clearly state all assumptions. (b) Diamond is metastable at atmospheric pressures and normal temperature. If the molar volume of diamond is smaller than that of the graphite, please draw the Gibbs free energy curves for diamond and graphite as a function of pressure at a constant temperature.

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(a) Please derive the Clapeyron equation and the Clausius-Clapeyron equation. clearly state
all assumptions. (b) Diamond is metastable at atmospheric pressures and normal temperature. If the molar volume of
diamond is smaller than that of the graphite, please draw the Gibbs free energy curves for diamond and graphite as a
function of pressure at a constant temperature.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Please derive the Clapeyron equation and the Clausius-Clapeyron equation. clearly state all assumptions. (b) Diamond is metastable at atmospheric pressures and normal temperature. If the molar volume of diamond is smaller than that of the graphite, please draw the Gibbs free energy curves for diamond and graphite as a function of pressure at a constant temperature.
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