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Derive the relationship between ∆H and ∆U. |
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Answer» ∴ Heat absorbed at constant volume qv = ∆U …(i) Where ∆U Change in internal energy but most of chemical reactions are carried out not at constant volume, but in flask under constant atmospheric pressure. So, at constant pressure, e.g., (i) becomes ∆U = qp − p∆V …(ii) Where qp = heat absorbed by the system −p∆V = Expansion work done by the system Or U2 − U1 = qp − p (V2 − V1 ) On rearranging, we get qp = (U2 + pV2 ) − (U1 − pV1 ) …(iii) Now, we know that enthalpy H = U + pV …..(iv) So, equation (iii) becomes, qp = H2 − H1 = ∆H For finite changes at constant Pressure, equation (iv) Can be written as: ∆H = ∆U + p∆V .....…(v) Since P is constant, so equation (v) becomes ∆H = ∆U + p∆V ..............(vi) The equation (vi) shows the relationship between ∆H and ∆U. |
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