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Question 1:

Thermodynamics is not concerned about______.
(i) energy changes involved in a chemical reaction.
(ii) the extent to which a chemical reaction proceeds.
(iii) the rate at which a reaction proceeds.
(iv) the feasibility of a chemical reaction.

Answer:

Thermodynamics doesn't talk about how and at what rate the energy change is being carried out rather it depends upon the state of a system i.e. initial and final state of a system undergoing change.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Question 2:

Which of the following statements is correct?
(i) The presence of reacting species in a covered beaker is an example of open system.
(ii) There is an exchange of energy as well as matter between the system and the surroundings in a closed system.
(iii) The presence of reactants in a closed vessel made up of copper is an example of a closed system.
(iv) The presence of reactants in a thermos flask or any other closed insulated vessel is an example of a closed system.

Answer:

In thermodynamics, closed system may be defined as the system which doesn't allow the exchange of material but heat transfer may take place.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Question 3:

The state of a gas can be described by quoting the relationship between___.
(i) pressure, volume, temperature
(ii) temperature, amount, pressure
(iii) amount, volume, temperature
(iv) pressure, volume, temperature, amount

Answer:

The state of a gas can be described by using state functions like temperature, pressure and volume because their value doesn't depend upon the path followed. It can  also be described using the amount of the gas used.

Hence, the correct  answer is option D.
 

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Question 4:

The volume of gas is reduced to half from its original volume. The specific heat will be ______.
(i) reduce to half
(ii) be doubled
(iii) remain constant
(iv) increase four times

Answer:

The specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by one degree celcius (or kelvin). It means that specific heat capacity is an intensive property and doesn't depend upon mass.

Hence,  the correct answer is option C.



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Question 5:

During complete combustion of one mole of butane, 2658 kJ of heat is released.
The thermochemical reaction for above change is

(i) 2C4H10g+13O2g8CO2g+10H2Ol cH=2658.0 kJ mol1

(ii) C4H10g+132O2g4CO2g+5H2Og cH=1329.0 kJ mol1

(iii) C4H10g+132O2g4CO2g+5H2Ol cH=2658.0 kJ mol1

(iv) C4H10g+132O2g4CO2g+5H2Ol cH=+2658.0 kJ mol1

Answer:

The standard enthalpy of combustion is defined as the enthalpy change per mole of a substance when it undergoes combustion provided all the reactants and products are in their standard states. This reaction is an exothermic reaction and therefore, ΔcH will be negative.
C4H10g+132O2g4CO2g+5H2Ol cH=2658.0 kJ mol1

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Question 6:

∆fU⊖ of formation of CH4 (g) at certain temperature is –393 kJ mol–1. The value of ∆fH⊖ is
(i) zero
(ii) < ∆fU⊖
(iii) > ∆fU⊖
(iv) equal to ∆fU⊖

Answer:

The reaction for the formation of methane may be written as follows:

C(graphite)+2H2(g)CH4(g)

The change in the number of gaseous moles may be given as follows:

ng=[ng(product)-ng(reactant)]ng=1-2ng=-1

We know the relation: fUΘ=fHΘ-ngRT

fUΘ=fHΘ+RT

Therefore, UfΘ>HfΘ

Hence, the correct answer is option B.


 

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Question 7:

In an adiabatic process, no transfer of heat takes place between system and surroundings. Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition from the following.
(i) q = 0, ∆T ≠ 0, w = 0
(ii) q ≠ 0, ∆T = 0, w = 0
(iii) q = 0, ∆T = 0, w = 0
(iv) q = 0, ∆T < 0, w ≠ 0

Answer:

We know that for an adiabatic process, q = 0 and for free expansion of an ideal gas, w = 0.

From first law of thermodynamics: 

U=q+wU=0+0U=0

Since, there is no change in internal energy, the temperature will remain constant.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Question 8:

The pressure-volume work for an ideal gas can be calculated by using the expression w=-vtvfpexdV. The work can also be calculated from the pV– plot by using the area under the curve within the specified limits. When an ideal gas is compressed (a) reversibly or (b) irreversibly from volume Vi to Vf . Choose the correct option.
(i) w (reversible) = w (irreversible)
(ii) w (reversible) < w (irreversible)
(iii) w (reversible) > w (irreversible)
(iv) w (reversible) = w (irreversible) + pex·âˆ†V

Answer:

The area under the curve for irreversible compression of an ideal gas is greater than the area under the curve for reversible compression of an ideal gas. Therefore, the irreversible work done is greater than reversible work done.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.



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Question 9:

The entropy change can be calculated by using the expression S=qrevT. When water freezes in a glass beaker, choose the correct statement amongst the following :
(i) ∆S (system) decreases but ∆S (surroundings) remains the same.
(ii) ∆S (system) increases but ∆S (surroundings) decreases.
(iii) ∆S (system) decreases but ∆S (surroundings) increases.
(iv) ∆S (system) decreases and ∆S (surroundings) also decreases.

Answer:

Entropy may be defined as the degree of randomness of a system. Freezing is an exothermic process and  the amount of heat releases is absorbed by the surroundings. Therefore, the entropy of surroundings increases whereas the entropy of the system decreases.

Ssystem=-qrevTSsurroundings=qrevT

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Question 10:

On the basis of thermochemical equations (a), (b) and (c), find out which of the algebric relationships given in options (i) to (iv) is correct.
(a) C (graphite) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g) ; ∆rH = x kJ mol–1
(b) C graphite+12O2 gCO g;rH=y kJ mol-1
(c) CO g+12O2 gCO2 g;rH=z kJ mol-1
(i) z = x + y
(ii) x = yz
(iii) x = y + z
(iv) y = 2zx

Answer:

C (graphite)+O2 (g)CO2 (g) ; rH=x kJmol-1 ........................(1)
C graphite+12O2 gCO g;rH=y kJ mol-1 .................(2)
CO g+12O2 gCO2 g;rH=z kJ mol-1 .........................(3)

Equation (3) can be obtained by subtracting equation (2) from equation (1)

Therefore, z = x − y or x = y + z

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Question 11:

Consider the reactions given below. On the basis of these reactions find out which of the algebric relations given in options (i) to (iv) is correct?
(a) C (g) + 4H (g) → CH4 (g); ∆rH = x kJ mol–1
(b) C (graphite, s) + 2H2 (g) → CH4 (g); ∆rH = y kJ mol–1
(i) x = y
(ii) x = 2y
(iii) x > y
(iv) x < y

Answer:

Same bonds are formed in both the reactions but bonds between the reactant molecules are broken in reaction (b) only. Bond cleavage requires energy and thus energy released will be more in case of (a).

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Question 12:

The enthalpies of elements in their standard states are taken as zero. The enthalpy of formation of a compound
(i) is always negative
(ii) is always positive
(iii) may be positive or negative
(iv) is never negative

Answer:

The standard enthalpy change for the formation of one mole of a compound from its elements in their most stable states of aggregation is called Standard Molar Enthalpy of Formation. The enthalpy of formation of a compound may be either positive or negative. 

Hence, the correct answer is option C.



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Question 13:

Enthalpy of sublimation of a substance is equal to
(i) enthalpy of fusion + enthalpy of vapourisation
(ii) enthalpy of fusion
(iii) enthalpy of vapourisation
(iv) twice the enthalpy of vapourisation

Answer:

The process of direct conversion of a substance from solid to vapour state is called sublimation. 

The enthalpy of sublimation may also be shown as:

 SolidFusionLiquidVapourizationGas

Therefore, sublimation is a combination of fusion and vapourization.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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Question 14:

Which of the following is not correct?
(i) ∆G is zero for a reversible reaction
(ii) ∆G is positive for a spontaneous reaction
(iii) ∆G is negative for a spontaneous reaction
(iv) ∆G is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction

Answer:

For any reaction to be spontaneous, the change in free energy must be negative i.e. G=negative.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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Question 15:

In the given question two or more options may be correct.
Thermodynamics mainly deals with
(i) interrelation of various forms of energy and their transformation from one form to another.
(ii) energy changes in the processes which depend only on initial and final states of the microscopic systems containing a few molecules.
(iii) how and at what rate these energy transformations are carried out.
(iv) the system in equilibrium state or moving from one equilibrium state to another equilibrium state.

Answer:

Thermodynamics deals with the interrelation of various forms of energy and their transformation from one form to another. It also deal with thermal and mechanical equilibrium but doesn't talk about the rate at which  the change has been carried out. It talks about both state and path functions.

Hence, the correct answers are options A and D.
 

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Question 16:

In the given question two or more options may be correct.
In an exothermic reaction, heat is evolved, and system loses heat to the surrounding. For such system
(i) qp will be negative
(ii) ∆rH will be negative
(iii) qp will be positive
(iv) ∆rH will be positive

Answer:

In an exothermic reaction, system releases heat to the surroundings and the enthalpy of the reaction is negative.

Hence, the correct answers are options A and B.

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Question 17:

In the given question two or more options may be correct.
The spontaneity means, having the potential to proceed without the assistance of external agency. The processes which occur spontaneously are
(i) flow of heat from colder to warmer body.
(ii) gas in a container contracting into one corner.
(iii) gas expanding to fill the available volume.
(iv) burning carbon in oxygen to give carbon dioxide.

Answer:

The expansion of gas is an spontaneous process and also the burning of carbon to produce carbon dioxide is also spontaneous.

Hence, the correct answers are options C and D.
 

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Question 18:

In the given question two or more options may be correct.
For an ideal gas, the work of reversible expansion under isothermal condition can be calculated by using the expression w=-nRT lnVfVi
A sample containing 1.0 mol of an ideal gas is expanded isothermally and reversibly to ten times of its original volume, in two separate experiments. The expansion is carried out at 300 K and at 600 K respectively. Choose the correct option.
(i) Work done at 600 K is 20 times the work done at 300 K.
(ii) Work done at 300 K is twice the work done at 600 K.
(iii) Work done at 600 K is twice the work done at 300 K.
(iv) ∆U = 0 in both cases.

Answer:

For an isothermal process, the work done is calculated as follows:

W=-nRT lnVfVi
For both experiments, n, R and lnVfVi remains the same. Therefore we have:
W600W300=600300=2W600=2 W300

For an isothermal reversible process, âˆ†U = 0.

Hence, the correct answers are options C and D.


 



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Question 19:

Consider the following reaction between zinc and oxygen and choose the correct options out of the options given below :
2Zn(s) + O2(g) → 2ZnO (s) ; ∆H = – 693.8 kJ mol–1
(i) The enthalpy of two moles of ZnO is less than the total enthalpy of two moles of Zn and one mole of oxygen by 693.8 kJ.
(ii) The enthalpy of two moles of ZnO is more than the total enthalpy of two moles of Zn and one mole of oxygen by 693.8 kJ.
(iii) 693.8 kJ mol–1 energy is evolved in the reaction.
(iv) 693.8 kJ mol–1 energy is absorbed in the reaction.

Answer:

We know that the enthalpy of reaction is calculated as follows:

rH=Enthalpy of formation of products-Enthapy of formation of reactantsrH=2fH(ZnO) - 2fH(Zn)+fH(O2)

Since, for an  exothermic reaction, âˆ†rH is negative, heat is evolved in the reaction. Therefore, the enthalpy of two moles of ZnO is less than the total enthalpy of two moles of Zn and one mole of oxygen.

Hence, the correct answers are options A and C.

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Question 20:

18.0 g of water completely vapourises at 100°C and 1 bar pressure and the enthalpy change in the process is 40.79 kJ mol–1. What will be the enthalpy change for vapourising two moles of water under the same conditions? What is the standard enthalpy of vaporisation for water?

Answer:

The enthalpy of the reaction is the energy change per mole.

It is given that for 18 g or one mole of water, the energy change is 40.79 kJ mol–1.

∴ Enthalpy change for 2 moles of water = 2 × 40.79 kJ mol–1 = 81.58 kJ mol–1
 
The standard enthalpy of vaporization is the amount of heat required to vaporize one mole of a liquid at constant temperature and under standard pressure (1 bar), Therefore, the standard enthalpy of vaporization of water is 40.79 kJ mol–1.

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Question 21:

One mole of acetone requires less heat to vaporise than 1 mol of water. Which of the two liquids has higher enthalpy of vaporisation?

Answer:

Acetone requires less heat to vaporize due to weak intermolecular dipole-dipole interactions between its molecules as compared to water which contains strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Therefore, the enthalpy of vaporization of water is more than acetone.

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Question 22:

Standard molar enthalpy of formation, ∆fH⊖ is just a special case of enthalpy of reaction, ∆rH⊖. Is the ∆rH⊖ for the following reaction same as ∆fH⊖? Give reason for your answer.
CaO(s) + CO2(g) → CaCO3(s);  ∆fH⊖ = –178.3 kJ mol–1

Answer:

The standard molar enthalpy of formation is the enthalpy of reaction when 1 mole of a substance is formed from its constituents. In the present case, CaCO3 has been formed from other compounds and not from its constituent elements. Therefore, standard molar enthalpy of formation and enthalpy of reaction are not the same.

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Question 23:

The value of ∆fH⊖ for NH3 is –91.8 kJ mol–1. Calculate enthalpy change for the following reaction :
2NH3(g) → N2(g) + 3H2(g)

Answer:

The formation of ammonia may be shown as follows:
N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) ; ∆fH⊖ = –91.8 kJ mol–1

For the reverse reaction, 2NH3(g) → N2(g) + 3H2(g), the value of enthalpy changed is reversed i.e. +91.8 kJ mol–1.
 

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Question 24:

Enthalpy is an extensive property. In general, if enthalpy of an overall reaction A → B along one route is ∆rH and ∆rH1, ∆rH2, ∆rH3 ..... represent enthalpies of intermediate reactions leading to product B. What will be the relation between ∆rH for overall reaction and ∆rH1, ∆rH2..... etc. for intermediate reactions.

Answer:

According to Hess's law, if a reaction takes place in several steps then its standard reaction enthalpy is the sum of the standard enthalpies of the intermediate reactions into which the overall reaction may be divided at the same temperature. 
Therefore, rH=rH1+rH2+................

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Question 25:

The enthalpy of atomisation for the reaction CH4(g) → C(g) + 4H (g) is 1665 kJ mol–1. What is the bond energy of C–H bond?

Answer:

CH4 contains four (C-H) bonds, therefore, the enthalpy of atomisation for the reaction given here is for four (C-H) bonds.
Thus, the bond energy of one (C-H) bond = 16654=416.25 kJ mol-1



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Question 26:

Use the following data to calculate  ∆lattice H⊖ for NaBr.
∆sub H⊖ for sodium metal = 108.4 kJ mol–1
Ionization enthalpy of sodium = 496 kJ mol–1
Electron gain enthalpy of bromine = –325 kJ mol–1
Bond dissociation enthalpy of bromine = 192 kJ mol–1
∆f H⊖ for NaBr (s) = –360.1 kJ mol–1

Answer:

The various steps involved in the calculation of ∆lattice H⊖ for NaBr are as follows:
Na(s)Na(g) ; subHΘ=108.4 kJ mol-1Na(g)Na+(g) +e-(g) ; iHΘ=496 kJ mol-112Br2(g)Br(g) ; disHΘ=1922=96 kJ mol-1Br(g)+ e-(g)Br-(g) ; egHΘ=-325 kJ mol-1Na+(g) + Br-(g) Na+Br-(s) ; fHΘ=-360.1 kJ mol-1

fHΘ=subHΘ+iHΘ+dissHΘ2+egHΘ+latticeHΘlatticeHΘ=fHΘ-[subHΘ+iHΘ+dissHΘ2+egHΘ]latticeHΘ=-360.1-[108.4+496+96-325] latticeHΘ=-360.1-108.4-496-96+325latticeHΘ=-735.5 kJ mol-1

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Question 27:

Given that ∆H = 0 for mixing of two gases. Explain whether the diffusion of these gases into each other in a closed container is a spontaneous process or not?

Answer:

Diffusion of gases increases the degree of randomness i.e. entropy (∆S) is positive.
∆G = âˆ†H − T∆S
Since âˆ†H is 0 and âˆ†S is +ve∆G will be ve.
Therefore, the process remains spontaneous.

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Question 28:

Heat has randomising influence on a system and temperature is the measure of average chaotic motion of particles in the system. Write the mathematical relation which relates these three parameters.

Answer:

The mathematical relation which relates these three parameters may be written as follows:
S=qrevT

Where, S = entropy change
             qrev = heat of a reversible reaction
              T  =  temperature  

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Question 29:

Increase in enthalpy of the surroundings is equal to decrease in enthalpy of the system. Will the temperature of system and surroundings be the same when they are in thermal equilibrium?

Answer:

Yes, when the system and the surroundings are in thermal equilibrium, their temperatures remain the same.

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Question 30:

At 298 K. Kp for the reaction N2O4 (g) â‡Œ 2NO2 (g) is 0.98. Predict whether the reaction is spontaneous or not.

Answer:

We know the relation between free energy change, ΔGΘ and equilibrium constant, Kp is as follows:
GΘ=-RT lnKp
Here, Kp is given as 0.98 and ln(0.98) will be negative. Therefore, ΔGΘ will be positive.
Thus, the reaction is non-spontaneous.

 

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Question 31:

A sample of 1.0 mol of a monoatomic ideal gas is taken through a cyclic process of expansion and compression as shown in Fig. 6.1. What will be the value of ∆H for the cycle as a whole?

Answer:

Enthalpy change for a cyclic process is zero. Therefore, the value of ∆for the cycle as a whole will be zero.

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Question 32:

The standard molar entropy of H2O (l) is 70 J K–1 mol–1. Will the standard molar entropy of H2O(s) be more, or less than 70 J K–1 mol–1?

Answer:

In solid water, i.e., ice, the water molecules are closely packed in an ordered arrangement as compared to water molecules in liquid state and result in a decrease in degree of randomness (entropy). 
Therefore, the molar entropy of solid water is less than that of liquid water, i.e., less than 70 J K–1 mol–1.

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Question 33:

Identify the state functions and path functions out of the following :
enthalpy, entropy, heat, temperature, work, free energy.
 

Answer:

Work and heat are path functions as they are path dependent whereas enthalpy, entropy, temperature and free energy are state functions  because their values depend only on the state of the system and not on how it is reached.

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Question 34:

The molar enthalpy of vapourisation of acetone is less than that of water. Why?

Answer:

The molar enthalpy of water is more due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding between its molecules whereas in acetone, the intermolecular dipole-dipole interactions are significantly weaker. Thus, it requires less heat to vaporise 1 mol of acetone than it does to vaporize 1 mol of water. 

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Question 35:

Which quantity out of ∆rG and ∆rG⊖ will be zero at equilibrium?

 

Answer:

The Gibbs free energy, âˆ†rG and standard Gibbs free energy, âˆ†rG⊖ are related to the equilibrium constant, K as follows:
∆rG = ∆rG⊖ + RlnK
At equilibrium, âˆ†rG = 0
∴ 0 = ∆rG⊖ + RlnK
∆rG⊖ = −RlnK
Thus, âˆ†rG will be zero at equilibrium.

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Question 36:

Predict the change in internal energy for an isolated system at constant volume.

Answer:

We know that for an isolated system:

w = 0 ; q = 0

Therefore, from first law of thermodynamics:

U=q+wU=0+0U=0

Thus, the internal energy change is zero.



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Question 37:

Although heat is a path function but heat absorbed by the system under certain specific conditions is independent of path. What are those conditions? Explain.

Answer:

Heat, q will be independent of path and will be a state function under two conditions:
(i) At constant volume
(ii) At constant pressure

This can be supported as follows:
U=q+ww=-pVU=q-pVAt constant volume, V=0U=qv

At constant pressure,
U + pV =HH=qp

Both, ΔU and ΔH are state functions and therefore, heat, q will be a state function.

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Question 38:

Expansion of a gas in vacuum is called free expansion. Calculate the work done and the change in internal energy when 1 litre of ideal gas expands isothermally into vacuum until its total volume is 5 litre?

Answer:

Expansion of a gas in vacuum (pex = 0) is called free expansion. No work is done during free expansion of an ideal gas whether the process is reversible or irreversible.
For isothermal expansion, Joule determined experimentally that q = 0.
By first law of thermodynamics,
q = ∆U + (–w)
⇒ 0 = ∆U + 0
∴ Internal energy, âˆ†U = 0

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Question 39:

Heat capacity (Cp) is an extensive property but specific heat (c) is an intensive property. What will be the relation between Cp and c for 1 mol of water?

Answer:

Heat capacity at constant pressure (Cp) is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree celsius (or 1 kelvin).
Specific heat (c) is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by 1 degree celsius (or 1 kelvin).
Mass of 1 mol of water = 18 g
Heat capacity (Cp) is related to specific heat (c) for water as follows:
Cp=18×c
∵ Specific heat (c) of water = 4.18 J g−1 K−1
 Cp=4.18×18Cp=75.24 J K-1

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Question 40:

The difference between CP and CV can be derived using the empirical relation H = U + pV. Calculate the difference between CP and CV for 10 moles of an ideal gas.

Answer:

We know that for an  ideal gas:
Cp-Cv=nR
Where, n = number of moles
For 10 moles of an ideal gas:
Cp-Cv=10 R=10×8.314 JK-1mol-1=83.14 JK-1

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Question 41:

If the combustion of 1g of graphite produces 20.7 kJ of heat, what will be molar enthalpy change? Give the significance of sign also.

Answer:

Molar enthalpy change of graphite = enthalpy change for 1 g carbon × molar mass of carbon
                                                        = − 20.7 kJ g1 × 12 g mol1
                                                        = − 248.4 kJ mol−1
Since, the sign of molar enthalpy change is negative, the reaction is exothermic.

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Question 42:

The net enthalpy change of a reaction is the amount of energy required to break all the bonds in reactant molecules minus amount of energy required to form all the bonds in the product molecules. What will be the enthalpy change for the following reaction.
H2(g) + Br2(g) → 2HBr(g)
Given that Bond energy of H2, Br2 and HBr is 435 kJ mol–1, 192 kJ mol–1 and 368 kJ mol–1 respectively.

Answer:

The enthalpy change of the given reaction can be calculated as follows:
rH=Bond Energy (reactants)-Bond Energy (products)rH=(B.E)H2+(B.E)Br2-2×(B.E)HBrrH=435+192-2×368rH=627-736rH=-109 kJ mol-1

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Question 43:

The enthalpy of vapourisation of CCl4 is 30.5 kJ mol–1. Calculate the heat required for the vapourisation of 284 g of CCl4 at constant pressure. (Molar mass of CCl4 = 154 g mol–1).

Answer:

Enthalpy of vapourization of 1 mole of CCl4 = 30.5 kJ mol-1
Molar mass of CCl4 = 154 g mol-1
Therefore, for 154 g of  CCl4, heat required for vapourization = 30.5 kJ mol-1
Thus, for 284 g of CCl4, heat required for vapourization = 30.5154×284=56.24 kJ

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Question 44:

The enthalpy of reaction for the reaction :
2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l) is ∆rH⊖ = –572 kJ mol–1.
What will be standard enthalpy of formation of H2O(l)?

Answer:

Standard enthalpy change of formation is defined as the enthalpy change for formation of one mole of a compound from its elements in their most stable states of aggregation.
Therefore, the reaction for formation of one mole of H2O(l) is as follows:
H2(g) + 12O2(g) → H2O(l)
Thus, standard enthalpy change for the formation of one mole of H2O(l) = 12×rHΘ=-5722=-286 kJ mol-1

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Question 45:

What will be the work done on an ideal gas enclosed in a cylinder, when it is compressed by a constant external pressure, pext in a single step as shown in Fig. 6.2. Explain graphically.

Answer:

Considering an ideal gas enclosed in a cylinder fitted with weightless and frictionless piston. The initial volume of the gas is Viand the pressure is p. If external pressure, pext, which is greater than p is applied , the piston is moved inward till the condition (pext = p) is achieved.
Let the final volume of the gas is Vf..
The work done is given as follows:
W = −pext(Vf − Vi )
W = pext(∆V)
                  (∵ Vf < Vi)
The work done is equal to the shaded area.

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Question 46:

How will you calculate work done on an ideal gas in a compression, when change in pressure is carried out in infinite steps?

Answer:

A process or change is called reversible if at a certain point it can be reversed by an infinitesimal change. When change in pressure is carried out in infinite steps (reversible condition), the work done can be calculated from P-V curve during compression from initial volume V1 to final volume V2.
The work done is represented by the shaded region.

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Question 47:

Represent the potential energy/enthalpy change in the following processes graphically.

(a) Throwing a stone from the ground to roof.

(b) 12H2g+12Cl2gHClg       rH=-92.32 kJ mol-1

In which of the processes potential energy/enthalpy change is contributing factor to the spontaneity?

Answer:

The respective graphs for the two cases may be drawn as follows:


The energy is increasing in part (a) and is decreasing in (b). Therefore, enthalpy is a contributing factor for spontaneity in part (b).
 



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Question 48:

Enthalpy diagram for a particular reaction is given in Fig. 6.3. Is it possible to decide spontaneity of a reaction from given diagram. Explain.

Answer:

Enthalpy alone can't be the factor defining the spontaneity. We have to consider the entropy also.

G=H-TS

Thus, it is not possible to decide the spontaneity of a reaction from the given diagram.

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Question 49:

1.0 mol of a monoatomic ideal gas is expanded from state (1) to state (2) as shown in Fig. 6.4. Calculate the work done for the expansion of gas from state (1) to state (2) at 298 K.

Answer:

The given diagram represents that the process is carried out in infinite steps, hence, it is an isothermal reversible expansion of the ideal gas from pressure 2.0 atm to 1.0 atm at 298 K.
We know that for an isothermal reversible expansion of gas, work done can be calculated as follows:
w=-2.303nRT logP1P2w=-2.303×1×8.314×298×log21w=-1717.46 J

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Question 50:

An ideal gas is allowed to expand against a constant pressure of 2 bar from 10 L to 50 L in one step. Calculate the amount of work done by the gas. If the same expansion were carried out reversibly, will the work done be higher or lower than the earlier case?
(Given that 1 L bar = 100 J)

Answer:

We know that the work done may be calculated as follows:
w=-pext(Vf-Vi)w=-2 (50-10)w=-80 L barw=-8000 Jw=-8 kJ
The negative sign indicates that the work is done by the system.
Work done will be more in case of reversible expansion because the external and internal pressures are almost equal.

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Question 51:

In the given question more than one correlation is possible between options of both columns.
Match the following :
 

  A   B
(i) Adiabatic process (a) Heat
(ii) Isolated system (b) At constant volume
(iii) Isothermal change (c) First law of thermodynamics
(iv) Path function (d) No exchange of energy and matter
(v) State function (e) No transfer of heat
(vi) ∆U = q (f) Constant temperature
(vii) Law of conservation of energy (g) Internal energy
(viii) Reversible process (h) pext = 0
(ix) Free expansion (i) At constant pressure
(x) ∆H = q (j) Infinitely slow process which proceeds through a series of equilibrium states.
(xi) Intensive property (k) Entropy
 (xii) Extensive property (l) Pressure
    (m) Specific heat

Answer:

The correct matching may be done as follows:

(i)(e) ; (ii)(d) ; (iii)(f) ; (iv)(a) ; (v)(g),(k),(l) ; (vi)(b) ; (vii)(c) ; (viii)(j) ; (ix)(h) ; (x)(i) ; (xi)(a),(l),(m) ; (xii)(g),(k)



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Question 52:

In the given question more than one correlation is possible between options of both columns.

Match the following processes with entropy change:
 

  Reaction   Entropy change
(i) A liquid vapourises (a) ∆S = 0
(ii) Reaction is non-spontaneous (b) ∆S = positive at all temperatures and ∆H is positive
(iii) Reversible expansion of an (c) ∆S = negative ideal gas

Answer:

The correct matching may be done as follows:

 
  Reaction   Entropy change
(i) A liquid vapourises (b) ∆= positive at all temperatures and ∆is positive
(ii) Reaction is non-spontaneous (c) ∆= negative ideal gas
(iii) Reversible expansion of an ideal gas (a) ∆= 0
 

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Question 53:

In the given question more than one correlation is possible between options of both columns.

Match the following parameters with description for spontaneity :
 

  ∆(Parameters)  
  ∆rH⊖ ∆rS⊖ ∆rG⊖   Description
(i) + + (a) Non-spontaneous at high temperature.
(ii) + at high T (b) Spontaneous at all temperatures
(iii) + (c) Non-spontaneous at all temperatures

Answer:

The correct matching may be done as follows:

(i)(c)

When the enthalpy change is positive, âˆ†rS⊖ is negative and ∆rG⊖ is positive, the process is non-spontaneous at all temperatures.

(ii)(a)

When enthalpy change is negative, âˆ†rS⊖ is negative and âˆ†rG⊖ is positive, the process will be non-spontaneous at very high temperature.

(iii)(b)

When enthalpy change is negative, ∆rS⊖ is positive and âˆ†rG⊖ is negative, the process will be spontaneous at all temperatures.

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Question 54:

In the given question more than one correlation is possible between options of both columns.

Match the following :
 

(i) Entropy of vapourisation (a) decreases
(ii) K for spontaneous process (b) is always positive
(iii) Crystalline solid state (c) lowest entropy
(iv) ∆U in adiabatic expansion of ideal gas (d) HvapTb

Answer:

The correct matching may be done as follows:

(i) (b), (d) ; (ii) (b) ; (iii)(c) ; (iv)(a)

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Question 55:

In the given question a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.

Assertion (A): Combustion of all organic compounds is an exothermic reaction.
Reason (R) : The enthalpies of all elements in their standard state are zero.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A is false but R is true.

Answer:

In combustion, the enthalpy of reactants is greater than that of products. Thus, combustion is exothermic. The enthalpies of all elements in their standard state are zero.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.



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Question 56:

In the given question a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.

Assertion (A) : Spontaneous process is an irreversible process and may be reversed by some external agency.
Reason (R) : Decrease in enthalpy is a contributory factor for spontaneity.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A is false but R is true.

Answer:

The spontaneous process is an irreversible process and may be reversed by some external agency. The spontaneous process is somehow associated with an increase in randomness and a decrease in the enthalpy. However, while decrease in enthalpy may be a contributory factor for spontaneity, but it is not true for all cases.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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Question 57:

In the given question a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.

Assertion (A) : A liquid crystallises into a solid and is accompanied by decrease in entropy.
Reason (R) : In crystals, molecules organise in an ordered manner.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A is false but R is true.

Answer:

Crystallization of liquid includes more arranged constituent particles and a decrease of entropy.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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Question 58:

Derive the relationship between ∆H and ∆U for an ideal gas. Explain each term involved in the equation.

Answer:

At constant pressure, qp is heat absorbed by system and –p∆V represent expansion work done by the system. The change in internal energy, ΔU can be expressed as follows:
ΔU = qp − pΔV
Or, U2 − U1 = qp − p (V2 − V1)
Or. qp = (U2 + pV2) − (U1 + pV1) …(1)
We can define another thermodynamic function, the enthalpy, H as follows:
H = U +PV
We know that enthalpy change of a system is equal to the heat absorbed or evolved by the system at constant pressure.
∴ âˆ†H = H2 − H1 = qp        ...(2)
Although q is a path dependent function, H is a state function because it depends on U, p and V, all of which are state functions
From  (1) and (2), the reaction can be re-written as follows:
H=U2-U1+P(V2-V1)H=U+PV
Considering the ideal gas equation for states 1 and 2.
PV1 = n1RT ; PV2 = n2RT
Therefore, we have:
H=U+(n2-n1)RTH=U+ngRT
where, ng=difference of number of gaseous moles of products and reactants
 

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Question 59:

Extensive properties depend on the quantity of matter but intensive properties do not. Explain whether the following properties are extensive or intensive.
Mass, internal energy, pressure, heat capacity, molar heat capacity, density, mole fraction, specific heat, temperature and molarity.

Answer:

Extensive properties are those which depend upon the amount of matter present in the system whereas intensive property doesn't.

In this case, mass, internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacity, volume are extensive properties whereas, pressure, molar heat capacity, density, mole fraction, specific heat, temperature, and molarity are intensive properties.

It is to be noted that the ratio of two extensive properties is always intensive. For example- mole fraction, molarity, etc.

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Question 60:

The lattice enthalpy of an ionic compound is the enthalpy when one mole of an ionic compound present in its gaseous state, dissociates into its ions. It is impossible to determine it directly by experiment. Suggest and explain an indirect method to measure lattice enthalpy of NaCl(s).

Answer:

The lattice enthalpy of an ionic compound is the enthalpy when one mole of an ionic compound present in its gaseous state, dissociates into its ions. Since it is impossible to determine lattice enthalpies directly by experiment, we use an indirect method where we construct an enthalpy diagram called a Born-Haber Cycle.
Let's calculate the lattice enthalpy of NaCl by using the given steps:

    • Sublimation of sodium metal:

    • Ionization of sodium atoms (ionization enthalpy);

    • Dissociation of chlorine (reaction enthalpy is half the bond dissociation enthalpy):

    • Electron gained by chlorine atoms (electron gain enthalpy):

Applying Hess’s Law, we get lattice enthalpy of NaCl(s).

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Question 61:

∆G is net energy available to do useful work and is thus a measure of “free energy”. Show mathematically that ∆G is a measure of free energy. Find the unit of ∆G. If a reaction has positive enthalpy change and positive entropy change, under what condition will the reaction be spontaneous?

Answer:

ΔSTotal=ΔSsys+ΔSsurrΔSTotal=ΔSsys+-ΔHsysTTΔSTotal=ΔSsys-ΔHsysFor spontaneous change, ΔSTotal>0TΔSsys-ΔHsys>0-ΔHsys-TΔSsys>0But, ΔHsys-TΔSsys=ΔGsys-ΔG>0ΔGsys=ΔHsys-TΔSsys<0ΔHsys=Enthalpy change of a reactionTΔSsys=Energy which is not available to do useful workΔGsys=Energy available for doing useful work
So ∆G is the net energy available to do useful work and is thus a measure of the ‘free energy’. For this reason, it is also known as the free energy of the reaction.

The unit of âˆ†G is Joule.

If a reaction has positive enthalpy change and positive entropy change, then, it will be spontaneous at high temperature.

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Question 62:

Graphically show the total work done in an expansion when the state of an ideal gas is changed reversibly and isothermally from (pi , Vi ) to (pf , Vf ). With the help of a pV plot compare the work done in the above case with that carried out against a constant external pressure pf .

Answer:


(i) Reversible work is represented by the combined areas  and .
(ii) Work against constant pressure, pf is represented by the area  .
Work (i) > Work (ii)
 



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