$C_{P} - C_{V}$ for an ideal gas is R. Explain.

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For noble monoatomic gases, $C_{p} = 5 R / 2$ and $C_{V} = 3 R / 2$
For an ideal gas $C_{P} - C_{V} = R$ . It is the difference between the heat capacity at constant pressure and the heat capacity at constant volume.

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