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Homework Statement
For the van der Waals equation of state, confirm the following property:
(∂P/∂T)V (∂T/∂V)P (∂V/∂P)T = -1
Homework Equations
The van der Waals equation of state is:
P = nRT/(v-nb) - an2/V2
*R, n, a, b are const.
The Attempt at a Solution
I have come up with some partial derivatives, however, I cannot seem to figure out the algebra to make their product equal to -1. Perhaps my derivatives are incorrect?
(∂P/∂T)V = nR/(v-nb)-1
(∂T/∂V)P = P - an2/V2 + 2abn3/V3
(∂V/∂P)T = 1/ (2an2/V3 - nRT/(v-nb)2)
Any hints or ideas?