where p is gas pressure, V is volume, is the number of moles, R is the universal gas constant (= 8.3144 j/(oK mole)), and T is the absolute temperature. The first law of thermodynamics, the conservation of energy, may be written in differential form as. dq = du + p dV.
Definition of DIAMOND for Kids. 1. : a very hard mineral that is a form of carbon, is usually nearly colorless, and is used especially in jewelry. 2. : a flat figure {loz} like one of the surfaces of certain cut diamonds.
Diamonds. Diamonds are crystalline carbon and the hardest known substance. This photo shows diamonds from the Argyle Mine in northern Western Australia. Diamonds are brought to the surface from the mantle in a rare type of magma called kimberlite and erupted at a rare type of volcanic vent called a diatreme or pipe.iamonds. Diamonds are crystalline carbon and the hardest known substance. This photo shows diamonds from the Argyle Mine in northern Western Australia. Diamonds are brought to the surface from the mantle in a rare type of magma called kimberlite and erupted at a rare type of volcanic vent called a diatreme or pipe.