Why is it reasonable to show the μ versus T segments for the three phases as straight

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Why is it reasonable to show the μ versus T segments for the three phases as straight lines as is done in Figure 8.1? More realistic curves would have some curvature. Is the curvature upward or downward on a μ versus T plot? Explain your answer.

Figure 8.1

Solid Liquid I Gas Tm Ть Temperature

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321812001

3rd edition

Authors: Thomas Engel, Philip Reid

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