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101.

At a certain temperature ‘T’, the endothermic reaction A---> B proceeds virtually to the end. Determine: (i) sign of ΔS for this reaction (ii) sign of ΔG for the reaction B-----> A at the temperature T, and (iii) the possibility of reaction B------> A proceeding at a low temperature. 

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(i) Energy factor opposes .So enthalpy factor must favour , i.e. ,ΔS must be positive. 

(ii) For A----> B , ΔG is –ve, therefore, for B----->A, ΔG will be +ve. 

(iii) For B-----> A, ΔH = - ve and ΔS is also –ve , i.e. ,Δs opposes the process but at low temp., TΔS may be so low that ΔH is greater in magnitude then TΔS and the process will be spontaneous.

102.

The property which is not intensive is :(a) freezing point (b) viscosity (c) temperature (d) free energy

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Option : (d) free energy

103.

How much heat is evolved when 12 g of CO reacts with NO2? The reaction is : 4CO(g) + 2NO2(g)  → 4CO2(g)  + N2(g), ΔrH0 = -1200 kJ

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Given :

4CO(g) + 2NO2(g)  → 4CO2(g)  + N2(g)

Molar mass of CO = 28 g mol-1

ΔrH0 = -1200 kJ;

Molar mass of CO = 28 g mol-1

mco = 12 g, 

ΔH = ?

From the reaction,

∵ For 4 × 28 g CO, 

ΔH0 = – 1200 kJ

∵ For 12g CO 

ΔH0\(\frac{(-1200)\times 12}{4\times 28}\)

= -128.6 kJ

∴ Heat evolved = 128.6 kJ

104.

Predict the sign of ΔS in the following processes. Give reasons for your answer :ORExplain with reason sign conventions of ΔS in the following reactions.(a) N2O4(g) → 2NO2(g)(b) Fe2O3(s) + 3H2(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3H2O(g)(c) N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)(d) MgCO3(s) → MgO(s) + CO2(g)(e) CO2(g) → CO2(s)(f) Cl2(g) → 2Cl(g).

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(a) N2O4(g) → 2NO2(g)

Since 1 mole N2O4 on dissociation gives two moles of NO2, the number of molecules increase, disorder increases hence entropy increases, ΔS > 0.

(b) Fe2O3(s) + 3H2(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3H2O(g)

In the reaction number of moles of gaseous reactants and products are same, hence ΔS = 0.

(c) N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)

In the reaction, 4 moles of gaseous reactants form 2 moles of gaseous products (Δn < 0). Therefore disorder decreases and hence entropy decreases, ΔS < 0.

(d) MgCO3(s) → MgO(s) + CO2(g)

In this 1 mole of orderly solid MgCO3 gives 1 mole of solid MgO and 1 mole of gaseous CO2(Δn > 0) with more disorder. Hence entropy increases, ΔS > 0.

(e) CO2(g) → CO2(s)

In this system from higher disorder in gaseous state changes to less disorder in the solid state, hence entropy decreases, ΔS < 0.

(f) Cl2(g) → 2Cl(g)

Since the dissociation of Cl2 gas gives double Cl atoms, the number of atoms increases (Δn >0) increasing the disorder of the system. Hence ΔS > 0.

105.

What is phase transformation?

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Phase transformation (or transition) :

  • The transition of one phase (physical state) of a matter to another phase at constant temperature and pressure without change in chemical composition is called phase transformation.
  • During phase transformation, both the phases exist at equilibrium. Solids ⇌ Liquid; Liquid ⇌ Vapour.
106.

Define and explain different types of processes.

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There are following types of processes : 

(1) Isothermal process : It is defined as a process in which the temperature of the system remains constant throughout the change of a state of the system. 

In this, 

ΔT = 0.

Features :

  • In this process, the temperature at initial state, final state and throughout the process remains constant.
  • In this process, system exchanges heat energy with its surroundings to maintain constant temperature. E.g., in case of exothermic process liberated heat is given to the surroundings and in case of endothermic process heat is absorbed from the surroundings so that temperature of the system remains constant and ΔT = 0.
  • Isothermal process is carried out with a closed system.
  • Internal energy (U) of the system remains constant, hence, Δ U = 0.
  • In this process, pressure and volume of a gaseous system change.

(2) Isobaric process : It is defined as a process which is carried out at constant pressure. Hence, Δ P = 0.

Features :

  • In this process, the volume (of gaseous system) changes against a constant pressure.
  • Since the external atmospheric pressure remains always constant, all the processes carried out in open vessels, or in the laboratory are isobaric processes.
  • In this volume and temperature change.
  • Internal energy of a system changes, hence, ΔU ≠ 0.

(3) Isochoric process : It is defined as a process which is carried out at constant volume of the system.

Features :

  • In this process, temperature and pressure of the system change but volume remains constant.
  • Since ΔV = 0, no mechanical work is performed.
  • In this internal energy (U) of the system changes. The example of this process in cooking takes place in a pressure cooker.

(4) Adiabatic process : It is defined as a process in which there is no exchange of heat energy between the system and its surroundings. Hence, Q = 0.

Features :

  • An adiabatic process is carried out in an isolated system.
  • In this process, temperature and internal energy of a system change, ΔT ≠ 0, Δ U ≠ 0.
  • During expansion, temperature and energy decrease and during compression,temperature and energy increase.
  • If the process is exothermic, the temperature rises and if the process is endothermic the temperature decreases in the adiabatic process.

(5) Reversible process : A process carried out in such a manner that at every stage, the driving force is only infinitesimally greater than the opposing force and it can be reversed by an infinitesimal increase in force and the system exists in equilibrium with its surroundings throughout, is called a reversible process.

Features :

  • This is a hypothetical process.
  •  Driving force is infinitesimally greater than the opposing force throughout the change.
  • The process can be reversed at any point by making infinitesimal changes in the conditions.
  • The process takes place infinitesimally slowly involving infinite number of steps.
  • At the end of every step of the process, the system attains mechanical equilibrium, hence, throughout the process, the system exists in temperature-pressure equilibrium with its surroundings.
  • In this process, maximum work is obtained.
  • Temperature remains constant throughout the isothermal reversible process.

(6) Irreversible process : it is defined as the unidirectional process which proceeds in a definite direction and cannot be reversed at any stage and in which driving force and opposing force differ in a large magnitude. It is also called a spontaneous process.

Features :

  • It takes place without the aid of external agency. 
  • All irreversible processes are spontaneous. 
  • All natural processes are irreversible processes. 
  • Equilibrium is attained at the end of process. 
  • They are real processes and are not hypothetical.

 Examples :

  • Flow of heat from a matter at higher temperature to a matter at lower temperature. 
  • Flow of a gas from higher to lower pressure. 
  • Flow of water from higher level to lower level. 
  • Flow of a solvent into a solution through a semipermeable membrane due to osmosis. 
  • Flow of electricity from higher potential terminal to lower potential terminal. 
107.

Mention different types of phase transitions.

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The following are the types of phase changes : 

(1) Fusion : This involves the change of a matter from solid state to liquid state. In this heat is absorbed, hence it is endothermic (ΔH > 0).

H2O(S)  → H2O(I)

(2) Vaporisation or evaporation : This involves the change of a matter from liquid state to gaseous state. In this heat is absorbed, hence it is endothermic (ΔH > 0).

H2O(I)  → H2O(g)

(3) Sublimation : This involves the change of matter from solid state directly into gaseous state. In this heat is absorbed, hence it is endothermic (ΔH > 0).

Camphor(g) → Camphor(g)

108.

What are the types of systems?

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Following are the types of systems : 

1. Open system 

2. Closed system 

3. Isolated system 

4. Homogeneous system 

5. Heterogeneous system.

109.

A swimmer coming out from a pool is covered with a film of water weighing about 18 g. How much heat must be supplied to evaporate this water at 298 K? Calculate the internal energy of vaporization at 100°C.∆vapHΘ for water at 373 K = 40.66 kJ mol-1

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Given that

18gH2O(l) \(\overset{vaporisation}{\rightarrow}\) 18gH2O (g)

No. of moles in 18 g H2O(l) =\(\frac{18g}{18g\,mol^{-1}}\)

vapUΘ = ∆vapHΘ − p∆V

= ∆vapHΘ − ∆ngRT

(Assuming steam behaves as an ideal gas)

= 40.66 kJ mol−1 − 1 × 8.314 JK−1 mol−1 × 373K × 103 kJ J−1

= 40.66 kJ mol−1 − 3.10 kJ mol−1

= 37.56 kJ mol−1

110.

Three moles of an ideal gas are expanded isothermally from a volume of 300 cm3 to 2.5 dm3 at 300 K against a pressure of 1.9 bar. Calculate the work done in L atm and joules.

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Given : 

Number of moles of a gas = n = 3 mol

Initial volume = V1 = 300 cm3

= 0.3 dm3

Final volume = V2 = 2.5 dm3

External pressure = Pex = 1.9 bar

Temperature = T = 300 K

∵ W = -Pex (V2 – V1)

= -1.9 (2.5 – 0.3)

= - 4.18 dm3bar

Now, 

1 dm3bar = 100 J

∴ W = -4.18 × 100

= -4180 J

∴ Work of expansion = W = -4180 J

111.

Consider the chemical reaction, OF2(g) + H2O(g) → O2(g) + 2HF(g) ΔH0 = -323 kJ What is ΔH of the reaction if :(a) the equation is multiplied by 3, (b) direction of reaction is reversed?

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(a) If the given thermochemical equation is multiplied by 3 then,

ΔrH0 = 3ΔH0 = 3 × (-323) = -969 kJ

(b) If the direction of equation is reversed, then the reaction will be,

O2(g) + 2HF(g) → OF2(g) + H2O(g)

∴ ΔrH0 = – ΔH0 

= – (- 323) 

= + 323 kJ

If the given thermochemical equation is multiplied by 3 then,
ΔrH0 = 3ΔH0 = 3 × (-323) = -969 kJ
(b) If the direction of equation is reversed, then the reaction will be,
O2(g) + 2HF(g) → OF2(g) + H2O(g)
∴ ΔrH0 = – ΔH0 
= – (- 323) 
= + 323 kJ

112.

Under what conditions ∆H = ∆U ?

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(a) ∆H = ∆U + P∆V 

when ∆V = 0, ∆H = ∆U 

(b) ∆H = ∆U + ∆nRT 

when ∆n = 0, ∆H = ∆U

113.

If enthalpy of fusion and enthalpy of vaporization of sodium metal are 2.6 kJ mol-1 and 98.2 kJ mol-1 respectively, calculate the enthalpy of sublimation of sodium.

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fusHΘ = 2.6 kJ mol−1

vapHΘ = 98.2 kJ mol−1

\(\therefore\) ΔsubHΘ = ΔfusHΘ + ΔvapHΘ

= 2.6 + 98.2

= 100.8 kJ mol−1

114.

Calculate the change in internal energy when a gas is expanded by supplying 1500 J of heat energy. Work done in expansion is 850 J.

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Given : 

Q = 1500 J W = -850 J 

(For expansion work is negative) 

ΔU = ? 

By first law of thermodynamics, 

ΔU = Q + W 

= 1500 + (- 850)

= 650 J

∴ Change in internal energy = Δ U = 650 J

115.

6.24 g of ethanol are vaporized by supplying 5.89 kJ of heat energy. What is enthalpy of vaporization of ethanol?

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Given : 

Mass of ethanol (C2H5OH) = m = 6.24 g 

Heat energy supplied = ΔH = 5.89 kJ

Heat of vaporisation of ethanol = ΔvapH = ?

Molar mass of ethanol,

C2H5OH = 46 g mol-1

∵ For 6.24 g C2H5OH  ΔH = 5.89kJ

∴ For 1 mole C2H5OH = 46 g C2H5OH

ΔH = \(\frac{5.89\times 46}{6.24}\)

= 43.42 kJ mol-1

∴ Enthalpy of vaporisation of C2H5OH(I)

= 43.42 kJ

∴ Enthalpy of vaporisation of C2H5OH(I)

= 43.42 kJ

116.

6.24 g of ethanol are vaporized by supplying 5.89 kJ of heat. Enthalpy of vaporization of ethanol will be(a) 43.4 kJ mol-1(b) 60.2 kJ mol-1(c) 38.9 kJ mol-1(d) 20.4 kJ mol-1

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Correct answer is

(a) 43.4 kJ mol-1

117.

Calculate ΔSsurr when on mole of methanol (CH3OH) is formed from its elements under standard conditions if ΔfH0(CH3OH) = -238.9 J mol-1.

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Given : 

Number of moles of ethanol, 

(C2H5OH) = n = 1 mol 

ΔfH0(CH3OH) = -238.9 kJ mol-1

= -238.9 × 103J mol-1

Temperature = T = 298 K

ΔS = ?

ΔSsurr = ?

Since ΔfH0 is negative, 

The reaction for the formation of one mole of C2H5OH is exothermic. 

As heat is released to the surroundings,

ΔH0surr = + 238.9 kJ mol-1

∴ ΔSsurr\(\frac{ΔH^0_{surr}}{T}\) \(\frac{+238.9\times 10^3}{298}\)

= +801.7JK-1

Thus,

Entropy of the surroundings increases.

∴ ΔSsurr = +801.7JK-1

118.

Which of the following are not state functions ?1. Q + W 2. Q 3. W 4. H-TS(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3(c) 1 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4

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Correct answer is

(b) 2 and 3

119.

If the standard enthalpy of formation of methanol is -238.9 kJ mol-1 then entropy change of the surroundings will be(a) -801.7 JK-1 (b) 801.7 JK-1 (c) 0.8017 JK-1 (d) -0.8017 JK-1

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Correct answer is

(b) 801.7 JK-1

120.

Out of carbon(diamond)and carbon (graphite) whose enthalpy of formation is taken as zero? 

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Enthalpy of formation of carbon in the form of graphite is taken as zero because it is a more commonly found in stable form of carbon.

121.

Assertion (A): Enthalpy of graphite is lower than that of diamond.Reason (R): Entropy of graphite is greater than that of diamond.(a)If both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is the true explanation of (A).(b) If both (A) and (R)are true but (R) is not the true explanation of (A).(c ) If (A) is true but (R) is false.(d) If both (A) and (R) is false.

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(a)If both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is the true explanation of (A).

122.

When 10 g C2H5OH(I) are formed, 51 kJ heat is liberated. Calculate standard enthalpy of formation of C2H5OH(I).

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Given : 

Mass of C2H5OH(I) = m = 10 g

Heat liberated = ΔH1 = -51 kJ

Molar mass of C2H5OH = 46 gmol-1

Standard enthalpy of formation of C2H5OH(I)

= ΔfH = ?

Standard enthalpy of formation is the enthalpy change for the formation of 1 mole C2H5OH(I) 

i.e., 46 g C2H5OH(I).

Now,

∵ For the formation of 10 g C2H5OH(I)

ΔH1 = -51 kJ

∴ For the formation of 46 g C2H5OH,

ΔfH0\(\frac{-51\times 46}{10}\) = – 234.6 kJ mol-1

∴ Standard enthalpy of formation of C2H5OH

= ΔfH0 = – 234.6 kJ mol-1

123.

Why is the standard enthalpy of formation of diamond not zero although it is an element?

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The standard enthalpy of formation of diamond is not zero because it is slightly less stable form of carbon. Its ∆fHΘ is 1.89 kJ mol−1 .

124.

When a gas is compressed, the work obtained is 360 J while the heat transferred is 190 J. Hence the change in internal energy is : (a) -170 J (b) 170 J (c) 550 J (d) -550 J

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Option : (b) 170 J

125.

When a gas expands in vacuum, the work done by the gas is : (a) maximum (b) zero (c) less than zero (d) greater than zero

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Option : (b) zero

126.

Define standard enthalpy of formation.

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It is defined as the standard enthalpy change for the formation of one mole of a compound from its elements in their most stable states of aggregation. Its symbol is ∆fHΘ.

127.

For the following reaction at 298 KH2(g) + 1/8O2(g) = H2O(I)Which of the following alternative is correct?(a) ΔH = ΔU (b) ΔH &gt; ΔU (c) ΔH &lt; ΔU (d) ΔH = 1.5 ΔU

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Option : (c) ΔH < ΔU

128.

Define and explain : (1) System (2) Surroundings (3) Boundary.

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(1) System : The portion of the universe under thermo-dynamic consideration to study thermodynamic properties is called a system.

Explanation :

  • As such any portion of the universe under thermodynamic consideration is a system. The thermodynamic consideration involves the study of thermodynamic parameters like pressure, volume, temperature, energy, etc.
  • The system may be very small or very large
  • The system is confined by a real or an imaginary boundary.

(2) Surroundings : The remaining portion of the universe other than under thermodynamics study i.e„ the system is called the surroundings.

Explanation :

  • Surroundings represent a large stock of mass and energy and can be exchanged with the system when allowed.
  • For a liquid in an open vessel, the surrounding atmosphere around it represents the surroundings.

(3) Boundary : The wall or interface separating the system from its surrounding is called a boundary.

Explanation :

  • This boundary may be either real or imaginary.
  • Through this boundary, exchange of heat and matter between the system and surroundings can take place, e.g. when a liquid is placed in a beaker the walls of beaker represent real boundaries while open portion of the beaker is imaginary boundary.
  • Everything outside the boundary represents surroundings. 
129.

For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) = 2NH3(g) ; Which of the following is valid ?(a) ΔH = ΔU (b) ΔH &lt; ΔU (c) ΔH &gt; ΔU(d) ΔH = 2ΔH

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Option : (b) ΔH < ΔU

130.

When a sample of an ideal gas is allowed to expand at constant temperature against an atomospheric pressure,(a) surroundings does work on the system (b) ΔU = 0 (c) no heat exchange takes place between the system and surroundings (d) internal energy of the system increases

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Option : (b) ΔU = 0

131.

The heat of combustion of carbon is 394 kJ mol-1. The heat evolved in combustion of 6.023 × 1021 atoms of carbon is :(a) 3940 kJ (b) 3940.0 kJ (c) 3.94 kJ (d) 0.394 kJ

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Option : (c) 3.94 kJ

132.

In the equation, N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g) What would be the sign of work done?

Answer»

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)

In this equation, volume decreases. So, the sign of work done will be positive i.e. work will be done on the system.

133.

ΔU° of combustion of methane is -X kJ mol-1. The value of ΔH0 is :(a) = ΔU° (b) &gt; ΔU° (c) &lt; ΔU° (d) =0

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Option : (c) < ΔU°

134.

For an isothermal and reversible expansion of 0.5 mol of an ideal gas, Wmax is -3.918 kJ. The value of ΔU is : (a) 3.918 kJ (b) zero (c) 1.959 kJ (d) 3918 J

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Option : (b) zero

135.

In what reaction of the following work is done by the system on the surroundings? (a) Hg(I) → Hg(g)(b) 3O2(g)  → 2O3(g)(c) H2(g)  + Cl2(g) → 2HCl(g)(d) N2(g)  + 3H2(g)  → 2NH3(g)

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Option : (a) Hg(I) → Hg(g)

136.

Determine enthalpy of formation of water. 2H2 (g) + O2(g) → 2H20(I) + 572 kJ/mol.

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∆Hf(H2O) = -572/2 = - 286 kJ/mol. 

137.

Which of the reactions defines the heat of formation?(a) N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)(b) 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(I)(c) C(Diamond) + O2(g) → CO2(g)(d) \(\frac{1}{2}\)H2(g) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)Cl2(g) → HCl(g)

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Option : (d) \(\frac{1}{2}\)H2(g)\(\frac{1}{2}\)Cl2(g) → HCl(g)

138.

Show that the heat absorbed at constant pressure is equal to the change in enthalpy of the system.OR Why is enthalpy called heat content of the system?

Answer»

By the first law of thermodynamics,

ΔU = Q + W 

Where ΔU is the change in internal energy 

Q is heat supplied to the system 

W is the work obtained.

∴ Q = ΔU – W

If QP is the heat absorbed at constant pressure by the system, so that the volume changes by ΔV against constant pressure P then,

W = -PΔV 

∴ Q = ΔU – (-PΔV) 

∴ Q = ΔU + PΔV ……… (1)

If ΔH is the enthalpy change for the system, then 

ΔH = ΔU + PΔV ……….. (2)

By comparing above equations, (1) and (2), we can write, 

QP = ΔH

Hence heat absorbed at constant pressure is equal to the enthalpy change for the system. Since by increase in enthalpy heat content of the system increases, enthalpy is also called as the heat content of the system.

139.

An ideal gas expands against a constant pressure of 2.026 × 105 Pa from 5 dm3 to 15 dm3. If the change in the internal energy is 418 J, calculate the change in enthalpy.

Answer»

As the expansion takes place at a constant pressure, the change in enthalpy is given by

ΔH = ΔU + P(V2 – V1)

ΔH = Change in enthalpy = ?

ΔU = Change in internal energy = 418 J

P = Constant pressure = 2.026 × 105 Pa

V2 = 15 dm3 = 15 × 10-3 m3

V1 = 5 dm3 = 5 × 10-3 m3

∴ ΔH = 418 + 2.026 × 105 × (15 × 10-3 – 5 × 10-3)

= 418 + 2026

∴ ΔH = 2.444 × 103

= 2.444 kJ

∴ Change in enthalpy = 2.444 × 103 J

= 2.444 kJ

140.

A gas does 0.320 kJ of work on its surroundings and absorbs 120 J of heat from the surroundings. Hence, ΔU is : (a) 440 kJ (b) 200 J (c) 120.32 J(d) -200J

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Option : (d) -200J

141.

Calculate the internal energy change at 298 K for the following reaction :\(\frac{1}{2}\)N2(g) + \(\frac{3}{2}\)H2(g) → NH3(g)The enthalpy change at constant pressure is -46.0 kJ mol-1. (R = 8.314 JK-1 mol-1).1/2N2(g) + 3/2H2(g) → NH3(g)

Answer»

Given :

1/2N2(g) + 3/2H2(g) → NH3(g)

ΔH= -46.0 kJ mol-1 

ΔH = Heat of formation of NH3 at constant pressure 

= -46.0 kJ mol-1 = -4600 J mol-1

ΔU = Change in internal energy = ? 

Δn = (Number of moles of ammonia) – (Number of moles of hydrogen + Number of moles of nitrogen)

= [1 – ( \(\frac{1}{2}\)+ \(\frac{3}{2}\))]= -1 mol

R = 8.314 JK-1 mol-1

T = Temperature in kelvin = 298 K

ΔH = Δ U + ΔnRT

∴ -46000 = ΔU + (-1 × 8.314 × 298)

∴ -46000 = ΔU – 2477.0

∴ ΔU = -46000 + 2477.0

= -43523 J 

= -43.523 kJ

∴ Change in internal energy = -43.523 kJ

142.

In a reaction, 2.5 kJ of heat is released from the system and 5.5 kJ of work is done on the system. Find ΔU.

Answer»

Given : 

Q = -2.5 kJ 

(since heat is released) 

W= + 5.5 kJ 

(since the work will be of compression) 

ΔU = ? 

ΔU = Q + W 

= -2.5 + 5.5 

= +3 kJ 

Internal energy of the system will increase by 3 kJ.

∴ ΔU = 3 kJ

143.

A sample of gas absorbs 4000 kJ of heat, (a) if volume remains constant. What is ΔU? (b) Suppose that in addition to absorption of heat by the sample, the surroundings does 2000 kJ of work on the sample. What is ΔU? (c) Suppose that as the original sample absorbs heat, it expands against atmospheric pressure and does 600 kJ of work on its surroundings. What is ΔU?

Answer»

Given : 

Q = + 4000 kJ 

(since heat is absorbed)

(a) Since volume remains constant, 

ΔV = 0.

W = -Pex(V2 – V1

= -PexΔV = -Pex(0) = 0 

∴ ΔU = Q + W 

= 4000 + 0 

= 4000 kJ

(b) Q = + 4000 kJ 

W = + 2000 kJ 

(Work done on the system) 

ΔU = Q + W 

= 4000 + 2000 

= 6000 kJ

(c) W = -600 kJ 

(Work of expansion)

ΔU = Q + W 

ΔU = 4000 + (-600) 

= 3400 kJ

144.

What are the conditions under which ΔH = ΔU?

Answer»

1. For any thermodynamic process or a chemical reaction at constant volume, 

ΔV = 0.

2. Since ΔH = ΔU + PΔV, at constant volume ΔH = ΔU.

3. In the reactions, involving only solids and liquids, Δ V is negligibly small, hence ΔH = ΔH.

4. In a chemical reaction, in which number of moles of gaseous reactants and gaseous products are equal, then change in number of moles, 

Δn = n – n = 0. 

Since ΔH = ΔU + ΔnRT, as Δn = 0, ΔH = ΔU.

145.

The latent heat of evaporation of water is 80 kJ mol-1 . If 100 g water are evaporated at 100 °C and 1 atm, calculate W, ΔH, ΔU and Q.

Answer»

Given : 

Latent heat of evaporation = ΔH 

= 80 kJ mol-1 of water 

Temperature = T = 273 + 100 = 373 K 

Pressure = P = 1 atm 

Mass of water = m = 100 g 

Molar mass of water = 18 g mol-1

W = ?, 

ΔH = 1, 

U = ?, 

Q = ?

Number of moles of water = \(\frac{m}{M}\) = \(\frac{100}{8}\) = 5.556 mol

H2O(I) → H2O(g)

5.556 mol

Change in number of moles = Δn 

= 5.556 – 0 

= 5.556 mol

For evaporation of 1 mol H2O, 

ΔH = 80 kJ 

For 5.556 mol H2O, 

ΔH= 80 × 5.556 

= 444.5 kJ

In this reaction, the work will be of expansion. 

W= -ΔnRT 

= -5.556 × 8.314 × 373 

= – 17230 J 

= -17.23 kJ

Now,

ΔH = ΔU + ΔnRT 

ΔU = ΔH – ΔnRT

= 444.5 – 5.556 × 8.314 × 373 × 10 

= 444.5 – 17.23 

= 427.27 kJ

In this, Q = Q = ΔH = 444.5 kJ

∴ W= -17.23 kJ; 

ΔH = 444.5 kJ 

ΔU= 427.21 kJ, 

Q = 444.5 kJ

146.

A chemical reaction is carried out by supplying 8 kJ of heat. The system performs the work of 2.7 kJ. Calculate ΔH and ΔU.

Answer»

Given :

Q = + 8 kJ 

(since heat is absorbed by the system) 

W = -2.7 kJ 

(It will be a work of expansion) 

ΔH = ?, 

ΔU = ? 

ΔU = Q + W 

= 8 + (-2.7) 

= 5.3 kJ 

Internal energy of the system will increase by 5.3 kJ.

Due to expansion, 

ΔV > 0,

ΔH = ΔU + PΔV 

= 5.3 + 2.7 

= 8 kJ 

Enthalpy of the system will increase by 8 kJ

∴ ΔU = 5.3 kJ, ΔH = 8 kJ

147.

Define and explain : (1) Homogeneous system (2) Heterogeneous system.

Answer»

(1) Homogeneous system : A system consisting of only one uniform phase is called a homogeneous system.

Explanation :

(1) The properties of homogeneous system are uniform throughout the phase or system.

(2) The homogeneous systems are :

  • Solutions of miscible liquids (water and alcohol) or soluble solids in liquids, (NaCl in water), etc.
  •  Mixture of gases. H2 and N2, NH3 and H2, etc.

(2) Heterogeneous system : A system consisting of two or more phases separated by interfacial boundaries is called a heterogeneous system. 

Explanation : 

These systems are :

  • Mixture of two or more immiscible liquids. E.g. Water and benzene. 
  • Solid in equilibrium with liquid. E.g. Ice ⇌ water. 
  • Liquid in equilibrium with vapour. E.g. Water ⇌ vapour. 
148.

Distinguish between :Closed system and Isolated system

Answer»

Closed system :

1. A closed system can exchange only energy, but not matter with the surroundings.

2. In this, the total amount of energy does not remain constant.

3. Example : Hot water kept in a sealed glass flask.

Isolated system :

1. An isolated system can exchange neither matter nor energy with the surroundings. 

2. In this, the total amount of energy remains constant. 

3. Example : Hot water kept in a thermos flask.

149.

'Universe is an isolated system'. Explain.

Answer»

Universe represents an isolated system due to the following reasons :

  • The total mass and energy of the universe remain constant. 
  • The universe has no boundary. 
  • The universe has no surroundings.
150.

What is meant by entropy driven reaction? How can the reaction with positive change of enthalpy and entropy be made entropy driven?

Answer»

The free energy change of a reaction is given by ΔG = ΔH – TΔS 

For a reaction to be spontaneous, ΔG should be –ve. 

If both ΔH and ΔS are positive ΔG can be –ve if TΔS>ΔH in magnitude. Thus, entropy factor should dominate over enthalpy factor. Such reactions are therefore, called entropy driven. This can happen in either of the following two ways: 

(i) ΔS should be so large that even if T is low, TΔS should be greater than ΔH 

(ii) If ΔS is small, T should be so large that TΔS>ΔH.