| Equation of state for a closed system | |
| Net work for a finite change in volume | |
| Internal energy of a system (average total energy) | |
| Internal energy of a monatomic ideal gas | |
| First law of thermodynamics | |
| Molar heat capacity at constant pressure | |
| Ratio of molar heat capacities | |
| Condition for an ideal gas in a quasi-static adiabatic process |