Chapter 06 Thermodynamics

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Thermodynamics is not concerned about

(a) energy changes involved in a chemical reaction

(b) the extent to which a chemical reaction proceeds

(c) the rate at which a reaction proceeds

(d) the feasibility of a chemical reaction

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(c) Thermodynamics is not concerned with the rate at which a reaction proceeds. Thermodynamics deals with the energy change, feasibility and extent of a reaction, but not with the rate and mechanism of a process.

  • (a) Thermodynamics is concerned with energy changes involved in a chemical reaction because it studies how energy is transferred and transformed during chemical processes.
  • (b) Thermodynamics is concerned with the extent to which a chemical reaction proceeds because it involves the study of equilibrium states and how far a reaction will go before reaching equilibrium.
  • (d) Thermodynamics is concerned with the feasibility of a chemical reaction because it determines whether a reaction can occur spontaneously based on the changes in enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.

2. Which of the following statement is correct?

(a) The presence of reacting species in a covered beaker is an example of open system.

(b) There is an exchange of energy as well as matter between the system and the surroundings in a closed system.

(c) The presence of reactants in a closed vessel made up of copper is an example of a closed system.

(d) The presence of reactants in a thermos flask or any other closed insulated vessel is an example of a closed system.

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(c) For a closed vessel made of copper, no matter can exchange between the system and the surroundings but energy exchange can occur through its walls.

Presence of reaction species in a covered beaker-closed system and exchange of matter as well as energy-open-system. Presence of reactant in a closed vessel closed system and presence of reactant in thermos flask-isolated system.

  • (a) The presence of reacting species in a covered beaker is not an example of an open system because a covered beaker restricts the exchange of matter with the surroundings, making it a closed system.

  • (b) There is no exchange of matter between the system and the surroundings in a closed system; only energy exchange can occur. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

  • (d) The presence of reactants in a thermos flask or any other closed insulated vessel is an example of an isolated system, not a closed system, because it prevents the exchange of both matter and energy with the surroundings.

3. The state of a gas can be described by quoting the relationship between

(a) pressure, volume, temperature

(b) temperature, amount, pressure

(c) amount, volume, temperature

(d) pressure, volume, temperature, amount

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(d) The state of a gas can be described by quoting the relationship between pressure, volume, temperature and amount. The ideal gas equation is

pV=nRT

Thus, p,V,T and n describe the state of the system.

  • (a) pressure, volume, temperature: This option is incorrect because it does not include the amount of gas (n), which is a crucial variable in describing the state of a gas. The ideal gas law ( pV = nRT ) requires the amount of gas to fully describe the state.

  • (b) temperature, amount, pressure: This option is incorrect because it does not include the volume (V) of the gas. The volume is necessary to describe the state of the gas according to the ideal gas law ( pV = nRT ).

  • (c) amount, volume, temperature: This option is incorrect because it does not include the pressure (p) of the gas. Pressure is a key variable in the ideal gas law ( pV = nRT ) and is needed to fully describe the state of the gas.

4. The volume of gas is reduced to half from its original volume. The specific heat will be

(a) reduce to half

(b) be doubled

(c) remain constant

(d) increase four times

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(c) The volume of gas is reduced to half from its original volume. The specific heat will be remain constant.

Specific heat is an intensive property depending only on the nature of the gas.

  • (a) The specific heat does not reduce to half because specific heat is an intensive property, meaning it does not depend on the amount of substance or its volume.

  • (b) The specific heat does not double because it is an intrinsic property of the material and remains constant regardless of changes in volume or mass.

  • (d) The specific heat does not increase four times because it is independent of the volume of the gas and is determined by the nature of the gas itself.

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

(a) 2C4H10( g)+13O2( g)8CO2( g)+10H2O(l);ΔCH=2658.0 kJ mol1

(b) C4H10( g)+132O2( g)4CO2( g)+5H2O(l);ΔCH=1329.0 kJ mol1

(c) C4H10( g)+132O2( g)4CO2( g)+5H2O(l);ΔCH=2658.0 kJ mol1

(d) C4H10( g)+132O2( g)4CO2( g)+5H2O(l);ΔCH=+2658.0 kJ mol1

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(c) Given that, the complete combustion of one mole of butane is represented by thermochemical reaction as

C4H10(g)+132O2(g)4CO2(g)+5H2O(l)

We have to take the combustion of one mole of C4H10 and ΔCH should be negative and have a value of 2658 kJ mol1.

  • Option (a) is incorrect because it represents the combustion of 2 moles of butane, not 1 mole. Additionally, the enthalpy change should be for 1 mole of butane, not 2 moles.

  • Option (b) is incorrect because the enthalpy change value is halved to 1329.0 kJ mol1, which does not match the given enthalpy change of 2658.0 kJ mol1 for the combustion of one mole of butane.

  • Option (d) is incorrect because the enthalpy change is given as positive (+2658.0 kJ mol1), whereas it should be negative (2658.0 kJ mol1) for an exothermic reaction like combustion.

6. ΔfUs of formation of CH4( g) at certain temperature is 393 kJ mol1. The value of ΔfHs is

(a) zero

(b) <ΔfUs

(c) >ΔfUs

(d) equal to ΔfU

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(b) The reaction is CH4(g)+2O2(g)CO2(g)+2H2O(l)

Δng=(npnr)g=13=2

ΔfHs=ΔfUs+ΔngRT

 As Δg=2

ΔfHs<ΔfUs

  • (a) Zero: The enthalpy change of formation, (ΔfHs), is not zero because the formation of (CH4(g)) from its elements involves a significant energy change, as indicated by the given (ΔfUs) value of (393,kJ,mol1).

  • (c) (>ΔfUs): For (ΔfHs) to be greater than (ΔfUs), the term (ΔngRT) would need to be positive. However, in this case, (Δng) is negative (Δng=2), making (ΔngRT) a negative value, which decreases (ΔfHs) relative to (ΔfUs).

  • (d) Equal to (ΔfUs): (ΔfHs) is not equal to (ΔfUs) because the term (ΔngRT) is non-zero. The difference in the number of moles of gas between reactants and products (Δng=2) results in a non-zero correction term, making (ΔfHs) different from (ΔfUs).

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.

(a) q=0,ΔT0,W=0

(b) q0,ΔT=0,W=0

(c) q=0,ΔT=0,W=0

(d) q=0,ΔT<0,W0

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(c) Free expansion, W=0

Adiabatic process, q=0

ΔU=q+W=0, this means that internal energy remains constant. Therefore, ΔT=0ln ideal gas there is no intermolecular attraction.

Hence, when such a gas expands under adiabatic conditions into a vacuum, no heat is absorbed or evolved since no external work is done to separate the molecules.

  • Option (a): This option states that (q=0), (ΔT0), and (W=0). In a free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic conditions, no work is done (W=0) and no heat is transferred (q=0). Since the internal energy of an ideal gas depends only on temperature, and there is no change in internal energy (ΔU=0), the temperature must remain constant (ΔT=0). Therefore, (ΔT0) is incorrect.

  • Option (b): This option states that (q0), (ΔT=0), and (W=0). In an adiabatic process, by definition, there is no heat transfer (q=0). Therefore, (q0) is incorrect.

  • Option (d): This option states that (q=0), (ΔT<0), and (W0). In a free expansion, no work is done (W=0). Therefore, (W0) is incorrect. Additionally, since (ΔU=0) in an adiabatic free expansion, the temperature change (ΔT) must be zero, not less than zero. Therefore, (ΔT<0) is also incorrect.

8. The pressure-volume work for an ideal gas can be calculated by using the expression W=ViVfpexdV. 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.

(a) W (reversible) =W (irreversible)

(b) W (reversible) <W (irreversible)

(c) W (reversible) =W (irreversible)

(d) W (reversible) =W (irreversible) +pexΔV

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(b) The correct option is W (reversible) <W (irreversible). This is because area under the curve is always more in irreversible compression as can be seen from given figure.

pV-plot when pressure is not constant and changes in finite steps during compression from initial volume, Vi to final volume, Vf. Work done on the gas is represented by the shaded area.

PV-plot when pressure is not constant and changes in infinite steps (reversible conditions) during compression from initial volume, Vi to final volume, Vf. Work done on the gas is represented by the shaded area.

  • Option (a) W (reversible) =W (irreversible): This option is incorrect because, in a reversible process, the work done is typically less than in an irreversible process due to the system being in equilibrium at each infinitesimal step. In an irreversible process, there are finite steps and often higher external pressures, leading to more work done on the gas.

  • Option (c) W (reversible) =W (irreversible): This option is incorrect for the same reason as option (a). The work done in a reversible process is less than in an irreversible process because the reversible process involves infinitesimally small changes, maintaining equilibrium, and thus requires less work.

  • Option (d) W (reversible) =W (irreversible) +pexΔV: This option is incorrect because it suggests that the work done in a reversible process is equal to the work done in an irreversible process plus an additional term involving external pressure and volume change. However, in reality, the work done in a reversible process is inherently less than in an irreversible process due to the nature of the infinitesimal steps and equilibrium conditions in the reversible process. The additional term does not accurately represent the relationship between the two types of work.

9. The entropy change can be calculated by using the expression ΔS=qrev T. When water freezes in a glass beaker, choose the correct statement amongst the following.

(a) ΔS (system) decreases but ΔS (surroundings) remains the same

(b) ΔS (system) increases but ΔS (surroundings) decreases

(c) ΔS (system) decreases but ΔS (surroundings) increases

(d) ΔS (system) decreases but ΔS (surroundings) also decreases

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(c) The entropy change can be calculated by using the expression

ΔS=qrevT

When water freezes in a glass beaker, ΔS (system) decreases because molecules in solid ice are less random than in liquid water. However, when water freezes to ice, heat is released which is absorbed by the surroundings.

Hence, entropy of the surrounding increases.

  • (a) ΔS (system) decreases but ΔS (surroundings) remains the same: This is incorrect because when water freezes, heat is released to the surroundings, which increases the entropy of the surroundings. Therefore, ΔS (surroundings) does not remain the same; it increases.

  • (b) ΔS (system) increases but ΔS (surroundings) decreases: This is incorrect because the entropy of the system (water) decreases when it freezes, as the molecules become more ordered in the solid state. Additionally, the entropy of the surroundings increases due to the release of heat.

  • (d) ΔS (system) decreases but ΔS (surroundings) also decreases: This is incorrect because while the entropy of the system decreases as water freezes, the entropy of the surroundings increases due to the release of heat. Both cannot decrease simultaneously in this process.

10. 0n the basis of theromochemical equations (1), (2) and (3), find out which of the algebraic relationships given in options (a) to (d) is correct

  1. C (graphite) +O2(g)CO2(g);ΔrH=x kJ mol1
  2. C (graphite) +12O2(g)CO(g);ΔrH=y kJ mol1
  3. CO(g)+12O2(g)CO2(g);ΔrH=z kJ mol1

(a) z=x+y

(b) x=yz

(c) x=y+z

(d) y=2zx

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(c) The algebraic relationships of the given reaction is equation (a) -equation (b) = equation (c)

(a) C (graphite) +O2(g)CO2(g);ΔrH=x kJ mol1

(b) C (graphite) +12O2(g)CO(g);ΔrH=y kJ mol1


CO(g)+12O2(g)CO2(g);ΔrH=z kJ mol1

Hence, xy=z or x=y+z

  • Option (a) z=x+y: This is incorrect because, according to Hess’s Law, the enthalpy change for the overall reaction should be the sum of the enthalpy changes of the individual steps. Here, the correct relationship derived from the given equations is x=y+z, not z=x+y.

  • Option (b) x=yz: This is incorrect because, based on the given thermochemical equations, the correct relationship is x=y+z. Rearranging this equation would give y=xz, not x=yz.

  • Option (d) y=2zx: This is incorrect because, from the correct relationship x=y+z, rearranging terms would give y=xz. The expression y=2zx does not align with the derived relationship from the given equations.

11. Consider the reactions given below. On the basis of these reactions find out which of the algebraic relationship given in options (a) to (d) is correct?

  1. C(g)+4H(g)CH4(g);ΔrH=x kJ mol1
  2. C (graphite) +2H2(g)CH4(g);ΔrH=y kJ mol1

(a) x=y

(b) x=2y

(c) x>y

(d) x<y

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(c) Same bonds are formed in reaction (1) and (2) but no bonds are broken in reaction (1) whereas bonds in the reactant molecules are broken in reaction (2). As energy is absorbed when bonds are broken, energy released in reaction (1) is greater than that in reaction (2) hence, x>y

  • Option (a) x=y: This is incorrect because the two reactions involve different initial states of carbon. In reaction (1), carbon is in the gaseous state, while in reaction (2), carbon is in the graphite form. The energy required to convert graphite to gaseous carbon is not accounted for in reaction (1), leading to different enthalpy changes.

  • Option (b) x=2y: This is incorrect because the relationship between the enthalpy changes of the two reactions is not a simple multiple. The enthalpy change in reaction (2) includes the energy required to break the bonds in H2 and convert graphite to gaseous carbon, which is not directly proportional to the enthalpy change in reaction (1).

  • Option (d) x<y: This is incorrect because, as explained, reaction (1) does not involve breaking any bonds, whereas reaction (2) does. Breaking bonds requires energy, so the enthalpy change for reaction (2) (y) is less negative (or more positive) than for reaction (1) (x), making x greater than y.

12. The enthalpies of elements in their standard states are taken as zero. The enthalpy of formation of a compound

(a) is always negative

(b) is always positive

(c) may be positive or negative

(d) is never negative

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(c) Combustion of elements to form a compound can be exothermic or endothermic. e.g., C+O2CO2 is exothermic.

whereas, C+2 SCS2 is endothermic.

Hence, enthalpy of formation can be positive or negative.

  • (a) is always negative: This is incorrect because the enthalpy of formation can be either exothermic (negative) or endothermic (positive). Not all formation reactions release energy; some absorb energy.

  • (b) is always positive: This is incorrect because the enthalpy of formation can be either positive or negative. While some formation reactions absorb energy, others release energy.

  • (d) is never negative: This is incorrect because the enthalpy of formation can indeed be negative. Many formation reactions are exothermic, meaning they release energy and have a negative enthalpy change.

13. Enthalpy of sublimation of a substance is equal to

(a) enthalpy of fusion + enthalpy of vaporisation

(b) enthalpy of fusion

(c) enthalpy of vaporisation

(d) twice the enthalpy of vaporisation

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(a) Enthalpy of sublimation of a substance is equal to enthalpy of fusion + enthalpy of vaporisation.

Sublimation is, direct conversion of solid to vapour. solid vapour

Writing in two steps, we have solid liquid vapour,

solid liquid requires enthalpy of fusion

liquid vapour requires enthalpy of vaporisation

  • (b) Enthalpy of fusion: This option is incorrect because the enthalpy of sublimation involves both the phase change from solid to liquid (enthalpy of fusion) and the phase change from liquid to vapor (enthalpy of vaporization). Enthalpy of fusion alone only accounts for the energy required to convert a solid to a liquid, not to a vapor.

  • (c) Enthalpy of vaporisation: This option is incorrect because the enthalpy of sublimation includes the energy required for both the solid to liquid transition (enthalpy of fusion) and the liquid to vapor transition (enthalpy of vaporization). Enthalpy of vaporization alone only accounts for the energy required to convert a liquid to a vapor, not from a solid to a vapor.

  • (d) Twice the enthalpy of vaporisation: This option is incorrect because the enthalpy of sublimation is not simply twice the enthalpy of vaporization. It is the sum of the enthalpy of fusion and the enthalpy of vaporization, which are distinct and separate energy changes.

14. Which of the following is not correct?

(a) ΔG is zero for a reversible reaction.

(b) ΔG is positive for a spontaneous reaction.

(c) ΔG is negative for a spontaneous reaction.

(d) ΔG is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction.

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(b) ΔG gives a criteria for spontaneity at constant pressure and temperature.

(i) If ΔG is negative (<0), the process is spontaneous.

(ii) If ΔG is positive ( >0 ), the process is non-spontaneous.

(iii) If ΔG is zero then reaction is equilibrium.

  • Option (a) is correct because ΔG is indeed zero for a reversible reaction, indicating that the system is at equilibrium.

  • Option (c) is correct because ΔG being negative indicates that the reaction is spontaneous.

  • Option (d) is correct because ΔG being positive indicates that the reaction is non-spontaneous.

Multiple Choice Questions (More Than One Options)

15. Thermodynamics mainly deals with

(a) interrelation of various forms of energy and their transformation from one form to another.

(b) energy changes in the processes which depend only on initial and final states of the microscopic systems containing a few molecules.

(c) how and at what rate these energy transformations are carried out.

(d) the system in equilibrium state or moving from one equilibrium state to another equilibrium state.

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(a,d)

Thermodynamics deals with interrelation of various forms of energy and their transformation into each other. It also deals with thermal or mechanical equilibrium. However, it does not tell anything about the rate of reaction.

  • Option (b) is incorrect because thermodynamics does not focus on processes involving only a few molecules; it generally deals with macroscopic systems containing a large number of molecules.
  • Option (c) is incorrect because thermodynamics does not concern itself with the rate at which energy transformations occur; that is the domain of kinetics.

16. In an exothermic reaction, heat is evolved, and system loses heat to the surrounding. For such system

(a) qp will be negative

(b) ΔrH will be negative

(c) qp will be positive

(d) ΔrH will be positive

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(a,b)

Exothermic reactions are those reactions which are accompanied by the evolution of heat.

e.g.,

C(s)+O2(g)CO2(g)+393.5 kJH2(g)+12O2(g)H2O(l)+285.8 kJ

qp and ΔrH are negative for exothermic reaction.

  • (c) qp will be positive: This option is incorrect because in an exothermic reaction, the system loses heat to the surroundings. Therefore, the heat exchanged at constant pressure (qp) is negative, not positive.

  • (d) ΔrH will be positive: This option is incorrect because the enthalpy change (ΔrH) for an exothermic reaction is negative. This is because the system releases heat, resulting in a decrease in enthalpy.

17. The spontaneity means, having the potential to proceed without the assistance of external agency. The processes which occur spontaneously are

(a) flow of heat from colder to warmer body

(b) gas in a container contracting into one corner

(c) gas expanding to fill the available volume

(d) burning carbon in oxygen to give carbon dioxide

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(c, d)

Options (a) and (b) can neither occur by themselves nor by initiation, (c) can occur by itself,

(d) occur on initiation. Flowing of heat from warmer to colder body, expanding of gas and burning of carbon to give carbon dioxide, all are spontaneous process.

  • Option (a) is incorrect because heat naturally flows from a warmer body to a colder body, not the other way around. The flow of heat from a colder to a warmer body would require external work or intervention, making it non-spontaneous.

  • Option (b) is incorrect because a gas naturally tends to expand and fill the available volume due to the increase in entropy. A gas contracting into one corner of a container would require external work or intervention, making it non-spontaneous.

18. For an ideal gas, the work of reversible expansion under isothermal condition can be calculated by using the expression W=nRTlnVfVi.

A sample containing 1.0 mol of an ideal gas is expanded isothermally and reversible 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.

(a) Work done at 600 K is 20 times the work done at 300 K

(b) Work done at 300 K is twice the work done at 600 K

(c) Work done at 600 K is twice the work done at 300 K

(d) ΔU=0 in both cases

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(c,d)

Given that, the work of reversible expansion under isothernal condition can be calculated by using the expression

W=nRTlnVfViVf=10ViT2=600 KT1=300 K

Putting these values in above expression

W600 K=1×R×600 Kln101W300 K=1×R×300 Kln101 Ratio =W600 KW300 K=1×R×600 Kln1011×R×300 Kln101=600300=2

For isothermal expansion of ideal gases, ΔU=0. Since, temperature is constant this means there is no change in internal energy Therefore Λ=0

  • Option (a): Work done at 600 K is 20 times the work done at 300 K is incorrect because the work done is directly proportional to the temperature. Since 600 K is twice 300 K, the work done at 600 K is only twice the work done at 300 K, not 20 times.

  • Option (b): Work done at 300 K is twice the work done at 600 K is incorrect because, as mentioned, the work done is directly proportional to the temperature. Therefore, the work done at 600 K should be twice the work done at 300 K, not the other way around.

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);ΔH=693.8 kJ mol1

(a) 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

(b) 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

(c) 693.8 kJ mol1 energy is evolved in the reaction

(d) 693.8 kJ mol1 energy is absorbed in the reaction

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(a,c)

For the reaction,

2Zn(s)+O2(g)2ZnO(s);ΔH=693.8 kJ mol1

As we know that,

ΔH=HpHR

A negative value of ΔH shows that HR>HP or HP<HR, i.e., enthalpy of two moles of ZnO is less than the enthalpy of two moles of zinc and one mole of oxygen by 693.8kJ. As HR>HP, 693.8 kJ mol1 of energy is evolved in the reaction.

  • Option (b) is incorrect because the enthalpy of two moles of ZnO is not more than the total enthalpy of two moles of Zn and one mole of oxygen by 693.8 kJ. The negative value of ΔH indicates that the enthalpy of the products (ZnO) is less than the enthalpy of the reactants (Zn and O₂).

  • Option (d) is incorrect because 693.8 kJ/mol of energy is not absorbed in the reaction. The negative ΔH value indicates that energy is released (evolved) during the reaction, not absorbed.

Short Answer Type Questions

20. 18.0 g of water completely vaporises at 100C and 1 bar pressure and the enthalpy change in the process is 40.79 kJ mol1. What will be the enthalpy change for vaporising two moles of water under the same conditions? What is the standard enthalpy of vaporisation for water?

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Given that, quantity of water =18.0 g, pressure =1 bar

As we know that, 18.0gH2O=1 mole H2O

Enthalpy change for vaporising 1 mole of H2O=40.79 kJ mol1

Enthalpy change for vaporising 2 moles of H2O=2×40.79 kJ=81.358 kJ

Standard enthalpy of vaporisation at 100C and 1 bar pressure, Δvap H=+40.79 kJ mol1

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

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One mole of acetone requires less heat to vaporise than 1 mole of water. Hence, acetone has less enthalpy of vaporisation and water has higher enthalpy of vaporisation. It can be represented as (ΔHV) water >(ΔHV) acetone.

22. Standard molar enthalpy of formation, ΔfHs is just a special case of enthalpy of reaction, ΔrHs. Is the ΔrHs for the following reaction same as ΔfHs ? Give reason for your answer.

CaO(s)+CO2(g)CaCO3(s);ΔfHs=178.3 kJ mol1

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No, the ΔrHs for the given reaction is not same as ΔrHs. The standard enthalpy change for the formation of one mole of a compound from its elements in their most stable states (reference states) is called standard molar enthalpy of formation, ΔfHs.

Ca(s)+C(s)+32O2(g)CaCO3( s);ΔfHs

This reaction is different from the given reaction.

Hence,

ΔrHΔfH

23. The value of ΔfHs for NH3 is 91.8 kJ mol1. Calculate enthalpy change for the following reaction.

2NH3(g)N2(g)+3H2(g)

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Given, 12 N2(g)+32H2(g)NH3(g);ΔfHs=91.8 kJ mol1

(ΔfHs means enthalpy of formation of 1 mole of NH3)

Enthalpy change for the formation of 2 moles of NH3

N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g);ΔfHs=2×91.8=183.6 kJ mol1

And for the reverse reaction,

2NH3(g)N2(g)+3H2(g);ΔfHs=+183.6 kJ mol1

Hence, the value of ΔfHs for NH3 is +183.6 kJ mol1

24. Enthalpy is an extensive property. In general, if enthalpy of an overall reaction AB along one route is ΔrH and ΔrH1,ΔrH2,ΔrH3 represent enthalpies of intermediate reactions leading to product B. What will be the relation between ΔrH overall reaction and ΔrH1,ΔrH2 etc for intermediate reactions.

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In general, if enthalpy of an overall reaction AB along one route is ΔrH and ΔrH1,ΔrH2,ΔrH3 representing enthalpies of reaction leading to same product B along another route, then we have

ΔrH=ΔrH1+ΔrH2+ΔrH3+

Note For a general reaction Hess’s law of constant heat summation can be represented as

25. The enthalpy of atomisation for the reaction CH4(g)C(g)+4H(g) is 1665 kJ mol1. What is the bond energy of CH bond?

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To solve this problem, keep in mind that in methane all the four CH bonds are identical in bond length and energy. However, the energies required to break the individual CH bonds in each successive step differ. In such cases, we use mean bond enthalpy of CH bond i.e., ΔCHHs=14(ΔaHs)

Answer

In CH4, there are four CH bonds. The enthalpy of atomisation of 1 mole of CH4 means dissociation of four moles of CH bond.

CH bond energy per mol=1665 kJ4 mol=416.25 kJ mol1

26. Use the following data to calculate Δlattice Hs for NaBr. Δsub Hs for sodium metal =108.4 kJ mol1, ionisation enthalpy of sodium =496 kJ mol1, electron gain enthalpy of bromine =325 kJ mol1, bond dissociation enthalpy of bromine =192 kJ mol1,ΔfHs for NaBr(s)=360.1 kJ mol1

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This question is based upon the concept of Born-Haber cycle as well as Hess’s law. Following steps are used to solve this problem.

(i) Na(s)Na(g);Δsub Hs

(ii) Na(g)Na+(g)+e(g); IE

(iii) 12Br2(g)Br(g);Δdiss Hs

(iv) Br(g)+e(g)Br(g);ΔegHs

(v) Applying Hess’s law ΔfHs=Δsub Hs+IE+Δdiss Hs+Δeg Hs+U

Answer

Given that, Δsub Hs for Na metal =108.4kJmol1

IE of Na=496kJmol1,Δeg Hs of Br=325kJmol1,Δdiss Hs of Br=192kJmol1,ΔfHs for NaBr=360.1 kJ mol1

Born-Haber cycle for the formation of NaBr is as

By applying Hess’s law,

ΔfHs=Δsub Hs+IE+Δdiss Hs+ΔegHs+U360.1=108.4+496+96+(325)UU=+735.5 kJ mol1

27. Given that ΔH=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?

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Answer

The mixing of two gases have ΔH equal to zero. Therefore, it is spontaneous process because energy factor has no role to play but randomness increases i.e., randomness factor favours the process.

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.

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Answer

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

ΔS=qrev T

Here, ΔS= change in entropy

qrev = heat of reversible reaction

T= temperature

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?

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Yes, the temperature of system and surroundings be the same when they are in thermal equilibrium.

Note Thermal equilibrium is defined as when two physical systems are brought into a connection that does not allow transfer of matter between them, and does not allow transfer of energy between them, such a connection is said to permit transfer of energy as heat, and is called diathermal.

If a diathermal connection is made between two physical systems and the making of the connection is followed by no change of state of either, then the two systems are said to be in relation of thermal equilibrium. It obeys zeroth law of thermodynamics.

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

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Answer

For the reaction, N2O4(g)2NO2(g),Kp=0.98

As we know that ΔrGs=2.303RTlogKp

Here, Kp=0.98 i.e., Kp<1 therefore, ΔrG is positive, hence the reaction is non-spontaneous.

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 figure. What will be the value of ΔH for the cycle as a whole?

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Answer

The net enthalpy change, ΔH for a cyclic process is zero as enthalpy change is a state function, i.e., ΔH( cycle )=0

32. The standard molar entropy of H2O(l) is 70JK1 mol1. Will the standard molar entropy of H2O(s) be more, or less than 70JK1 mol1 ?

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Answer

The standard molar entropy of H2O(l) is 70JK1 mol1. The solid form of H2O is ice. In ice, molecules of H2O are less random than in liquid water.

Thus, molar entropy of H2O(s)< molar entropy of H2O(l). The standard molar entropy of H2O(s) is less than 70 J K1 mol1.

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

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Answer

State functions are those values which depend only on the state of the system and not on how it is reached e.g., enthalpy, entropy, temperature and free energy. Path functions are those values which depend on the path of the system. e. g, heat and work.

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

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Answer

Amount of heat required to vaporise one mole of a liquid at constant temperature and under standard pressure ( 1 bar ) is called its molar enthalpy of vaporisation Δvap Hs. Molar enthalpy of vaporisation of water is more than that of acetone because there is strong hydrogen bonding in H2O molecule.

35. Which quantity out of ΔrG and ΔrG will be zero at equilibrium?

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Answer

Gibbs energy for a reaction in which all reactants and products are in standard state. ΔrG is related to the equilibrium constant of the reaction as follows

ΔrG=ΔrG+RTlnK

At equilibrium0=ΔrG+RTlnK(ΔrG=0) orΔrG=RTlnKΔrG=0 when K=1

For all other values of K,ΔrG will be non-zero.

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

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Answer

For isolated system there is no transfer of energy as heat, i.e., q=0 and there is no transfer of energy as work. i.e., W=0. According to the first law of thermodynamics

ΔU=q+WΔU=0+0=0

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.

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Answer

The two conditions under which heat becomes independent of path are

(i) when volume remains constant

(ii) when pressure remains constant

Explanation

(i) At constant volume By first law of thermodynamics, ΔU=q+W or q=ΔUW. But W=pΔV Hence, q=ΔU+pΔV. But as volume remains constant ΔV=0

qV=ΔU but ΔU is a state function.

Hence, qv is a state function.

(ii) At constant pressure As we know, qp=ΔU+pΔV. But ΔU+pΔV=ΔH.

qp=ΔH. As ΔH is a state function therefore, qp is a state function.

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

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Answer

Work done of a gas in vacuum, W=pext (V2V1). As pext =0 so W=0(51)=0 As internal energy of an ideal gas depends only on temperature, therefore, for isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, internal energy remains constant,

i.e.,

ΔU=0.

It is to be remember that as H=U+pV,ΔH=Δ(U+pV)=ΔU+pΔV=ΔU+nR(ΔT). For isothermal process, ΔT=0 and also ΔU=0, as stated above, therefore, ΔH=0.

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

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Answer

For water, molar heat capacity, Cp=18× Specific heat, c

Cp=18×c Specific heat c=4.18Jg1 K1(for work) Heat capacity, Cp=18×4.18JK1 mol1=75.24JK1 mol1

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.

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Answer

Given that, Cv= heat capacity at constant volume, Cp= heat capacity at constant pressure Difference between Cp and Cv is equal to gas constant (R).

CpCv=nR (where, n= no. of moles) =10×4.184 J=41.84 J

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

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Answer

Given that, enthalpy of combustion of 1 g graphite =20.7 kJ

Molar enthalpy change for the combustion of graphite, ΔH= enthalpy of combustion of 1 g

graphite × molar mass

ΔH=20.7kJg1×12 g mol1ΔH=2.48×102 kJ mol1

Negative sign in the value of ΔH indicates that the reaction is exothermic.

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 mol1, 192 kJ mol1 and 368 kJ mol1 respectively.

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To, calculate the enthalpy change, use the following formula when the reactants, and products are in gas phase as

ΔrH=Σ bond energy (reactants) Σ bond energy (products) 

Answer

Given that, bond energy of H2=435 kJ mol1

bond energy of Br2=192 kJ mol1

bond energy of HBr=368 kJ mol1

For the reaction

H2(g)+Br2(g)2HBr(g)ΔrH=ΣB.E(Reactants)ΣB.E( Products )=B.E(H2)+B.E(Br2)2B.E(HBr)=435+192(2×368)kJmol1=109 kJ mol1

43. The enthalpy of vaporisation of CCl4 is 30.5 kJ mol1. Calculate the heat required for the vaporisation of 284 g1 of CCl4 at constant pressure. (Molar mass of CCl4=154 g mol1 )

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Answer

Given that, 1mol ofCCl4=154 g

Δvap H for 154 gCCl4=30.5 kJΔvap H for 284 gCCl4=30.5×284154 kJ=56.25 kJ

44. The enthalpy of reaction for the reaction

2H2(g)+O2(g)2H2O(l) is ΔrH=572 kJ mol1

What will be standard enthalpy of formation of H2O(l) ?

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Answer

Given that,

2H2(g)+O2(g)2H2O(l),ΔrH=572 kJ mol1

Enthalpy of formation is the enthalpy change of the reaction when 1 mole of the compound is formed from its elements then

H2(g)+12O2(g)H2O(l),ΔrH=?

This can be obtained by dividing the given equation by 2 .

Therefore,

ΔfH(H2O)=572kJmol12=286 kJ mol1

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 figure? Explain graphically.

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Answer

Suppose total volume of the gas is Vi and pressure of the gas inside cylinder is p. After compression by constant external pressure, (pext ) in a single step, final volume of the gas becomes Vf.

Then volume change, Δv=(VfVi)

If W is the work done on the system by movement of the piston, then

W=pext (ΔV)W=pext (VfVi)

This can be calculated from pV graph as shown in the figure. Work done is equal to the shaded area ABVfVi

The negative sign in this expression is required to obtain conventional sign for W which will be positive. Because in case of compression work is done on the system, so ΔV will be negative.

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

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Answer

When compression is carried out in infinite steps with change in pressure, it is a reversible process. The work done can be calculated from pV plot as shown in the given figure. Shaded area under the curve represents the work done on the gas.

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

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

(b) 12H2(g)+12Cl2(g)HCl(g)ΔrH=92.32 kJ mol1

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

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Answer

Representation of potential energy/enthalpy change in the following processes

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

(b) 12H2(g)+12Cl2(g)HCl(g);ΔrH=92.32 kJ mol1

Energy increases in (a) and it decreases in (b) process. Hence, in process (b), enthalpy change is the contributing factor to the spontaneity.

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

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Answer

No, enthalpy is one of the contributing factors in deciding spontaneity but it is not the only factor. Another contributory factor, entropy factor has also to be taken into consideration.

49. 1.0 mol of a monoatomic ideal gas is expanded from state (1) to state (2) as shown in figure. Calculate the work done for the expansion of gas from state (1) to state (2) at 298 K.

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Answer

The given diagram represent that the process is carried out in infinite steps, hence it is isothermal reversible expansion of the ideal gas from pressure 2.0 atm to 1.0 atm298 K.

W=2.303nRTlogp1p2W=2.303×1 mol×8.314JK1 mol1×298Klog2(p1p2=21)W=2.303×1×8.314×298×0.3010 JW=1717.46 J

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 )

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Answer

In the first case, as the expansion is against constant external pressure

$$ \begin{aligned} W & =-{\text {ext }}\left(V{2}-V_{1}\right)=-2 \operatorname{bar} \times(50-10) \mathrm{L} \ & =-80 \mathrm{~L} \text { bar } \quad \quad (1L bar = 100 J)\ & =-80 \times 100 \mathrm{~J} \ & =-8 \mathrm{~kJ} \end{aligned} $$

If the given expansion was carried out reversibly, the internal pressure of the gas should be greater than the external pressure at every stage. Hence, the work done will be more.

Matching The Columns

51. Match the following.

List I List II
A. Adiabatic process 1. Heat
B. Isolated system 2. At constant volume
C. Isothermal change 3. First law of thermodynamics
D. Path function 4. No exchange of energy and matter
E. State function 5. No transfer of heat
F. ΔU=q 6. Constant temperature
G. Law of conservation of energy 7. Internal energy
H. Reversible process 8. Pext = 0
I. Free expansion 9. At constant pressure
J. ΔH=q 10. Infinitely slow process which
proceeds through a series of
K. Intensive property 11. Entropy
L. Extensive property 12. Pressure
13. Specific heat

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Answer

A. (5)

B. (4)

C. (6)

D. (1)

E. (7,11,12)

F. (2)

G. (3)

H. (10)

I. (8)

J. (9)

K. (1,12,13)

L. (7,11)

Correct Matching can be done as

A. Adiabatic process No transfer of heat
B. Isolated system No exchange of energy and matter
C. Isothermal change Constant temperature
D. Path function Heat
E. State function Internal energy
Entropy
Pressure
F. ΔU=q At constant volume
G. Law of conservation of energy First law of thermodynamics
H. Reversible process Infinitely slow process which
proceeds through a series of
I. Free expansion equilibrium states
J. ΔH=q Pext =0
K. Intensive property At constant pressure
Heat
Pressure
L. Extensive property Specific heat
52. Match the following processes with entropy change

Reaction Entropy change
A. A liquid vaporises 1. ΔS=0
B. Reaction is non-spontaneous at all
temperatures and ΔH is positive
2. ΔS= positive
C. Reversible expansion of an ideal gas 3. ΔS= negative

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Answer

A. (2)

B. (3)

C. (1)

A. When a liquid vaporises, i.e., liquid vapour, entropy increase i.e., ΔS= positive

B. When ΔH= positive, i.e., energy factor opposes. The process is non-spontaneous at all temperatures if entropy factor also opposes the process, i.e., ΔS= negative

C. In the reversible expansion of an ideal gas, the system remains in equilibrium at every stage. Hence, ΔS=0

53. Match the following parameters with description for spontaneity.

Certainly! Here’s the table with separate columns for each parameter:

(ΔrH) (ΔrSS) (ΔrG) Description
A. (+) (+) (+) 1. Non-spontaneous at high temperature
B. (-) (-) (+) at high (T) 2. Spontaneous at all temperatures
C. (-) (+) (-) 3. Non-spontaneous at all temperatures

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Answer

A. (3)

B. (1)

C. (2)

A. When ΔrG is positive, reaction is non-spontaneous at all temperatures

B. When ΔrG is positive at high temperature means the reaction is non-spontaneous at high temperature.

C. When ΔrH= negative means it favours, ΔrSs= positive means it also favours. ΔrG= negative means reaction is spontaneous at all temperatures.

54. Match the following

A. Entropy of vaporisation 1. decreases
B. K for spontaneous process 2. is always positive
C. Crystalline solid state 3. lowest entropy
D. ΔU in adiabatic expansion of ideal gas 4. ΔHvap Tb

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Answer

A. (2,4)

B. (2)

C. (3)

D. (1)

A. Entropy of vaporisation is always positive. It is equal to ΔHvap /Tb

B. ΔrG=RTlnK

If K is positive, ΔrG= negative and reaction is spontaneous.

C. Crystalline solid state has lowest entropy.

D. During adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, q=0. Hence, ΔU=q+W gives ΔU=W, i.e., work done is at the cost of internal energy which decreases.

55. Assertion and Reason

In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below in 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.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true

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Answer

(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

Correct explanation In a combustion reaction, sum of enthalpies of reactants is greater than the sum of the enthalpies of products.

56. 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.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true

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Answer

(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

Spontaneous processes are accompanied by decrease in energy and increase in randomness.

57. 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.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true

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Answer

(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. When a liquid crystallises, entropy decreases because in crystalline form the molecules are more ordered as compared to the liquid.

Long Answer Type Questions

58. Derive the relationship between ΔH and ΔU for an ideal gas. Explain each term involved in the equation.

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Answer

From the first law of thermodynamics, q=ΔU+pΔV

If the process carried out at constant volume, ΔV=0

Hence,

[Here, qv= Heat absorbed at constant volume, ΔU= change in internal energy] qv=ΔU

Similarly,

Here, qp= heat absorbed at constant pressure

ΔH= enthalpy change of the system.

Enthalpy change of a system is equal to the heat absorbed or evolved by the system at constant pressure.

As we know that at constant pressure, ΔH=ΔU+pΔV

where, ΔV is the change in volume.

This equation can be rewritten as ΔH=ΔU+p(VfVi)=ΔU+(pVfpVi)

where, Vi= initial volume of the system Vf= final volume of the system

But for the ideal gases, pV=nRT

So that V1=n1RT

and pV2=n2RT

where, n1= number of moles of the gaseous reactants n2= number of moles of the gaseous products.

Substituting these values in Eq. (i), we get

ΔH=ΔU+(n2RTn1RT)ΔH=ΔU+(n2n1)RTorΔH=ΔU+ΔngRT

where, Δng=n2n1 is the difference between the number of moles of the gaseous products and gaseous reactants.

Putting the values of ΔH and ΔU we get

qp=qv+ΔngRT

Note Conditions under which qp=qv or ΔH=ΔU

(i) When reaction is carried out in a closed vessel so that volume remains constant i.e., ΔV=0

(ii) When reaction involves only solids or liquids or solutions but no gaseous reactant or product. This is because the volume changes of the solids and liquids during a chemical reaction are negligible.

(iii) When reaction involves gaseous reactants and products but their number of moles are equal (i.e., np=nr ) e.g.,

H2( g)+Cl2( g)2HCl(g)C(s)+O2( g)CO2( g)

Since, ap is different from qv only in those reactions which involves gaseous reactants and products and (np) gaseous (nr) gaseous.

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.

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Answer

Extensive properties Those properties whose value depends on the quantity or size of matter present in the system is known as extensive properties.

e.g., mass, internal energy, heat capacity.

Intensive properties Those properties which do not depend on the quantity or size of matter present are known as intensive properties. e.g., pressure, molar heat capacity, density, mole fraction, specific heat, temperature and molarity.

Mole fraction or molarity of a solution is same whether we take a small amount of the solution or large amount of the solution.

Ratio of two extensive properties is always intensive.

 Extensive  Extensive = Intensive 

So, mole fraction and molarity are intensive properties.

 e.g, mole fraction = Moles of the component  Total no. of moles = Extensive  Extensive and molarity = Mole  Volume = Extensive  Extensive 

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).

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Answer

The lattice enthalpy of an ionic compound is the enthalpy change which occurs when one mole of an ionic compound dissociates into its ions in gaseous state. For the reaction

Na+Cl(s)Na+(g)+Cl(g);Δlattice Hs=+788kJmol1

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 us now calculate the lattice enthalpy of Na+Cl(s) by following steps given below

(i) Na+(s)Na(g); Sublimation of sodium metal, Δsub Hs=108.4 kJ mol1

(ii) Na(g)Na+(g)+e(g); The ionisation of sodium atoms, ionisation enthalpy ΔiHs=496 kJ mol1

(iii) 12Cl2(g)Cl(g); The dissociation of chlorine, the reaction enthalpy is half the bond dissociation enthalpy 12Δbond Hs=121 kJ mol1

(iv) Cl(g)+e(g)Cl(g); electron gained by chlorine atoms. The electron gain enthalpy, Δeg HS=348.6 kJ mol1

Enthalply diagram for lattice enthalpy of NaCl

(v) Na+(g)+Cl(g)Na+Cl(s)

The sequence of steps is shown in given figure and is known as Born-Haber cycle. The importance of the cycle is that, the sum of the enthalpy changes round a cycle is zero.

Applying Hess’s law, we get

Δlattice HS=411.2+108.4+121+496348.6

Δlatitice Hs=+788 kJ

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

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Answer

Gibbs free energy is that thermodynamic quantity of a system, the decrease in whose value during a process is equal to the maximum possible useful work that can be obtained from the system.

Mathematically, this results may be derived as follows

The relationship between heat absorbed by a system q, the change in its internal energy, ΔU and the work done by the system is given by the equation of the first law of thermodynamics, therefore,

q=ΔU+Wexpansion +Wnon-expansion (i)

Under constant pressure condition, the expansion work is given by pΔV.

q=ΔU+pΔV+Wnonexpansion (ΔU+pΔV=ΔH)=ΔH+Wnon-expansion (ii)

For a reversible change taking place at constant temperature,

ΔS=qrev T or qrev =TΔS(iii)

Substituting the value of q from Eq. (iii) in Eq. (ii), we get

TΔS=ΔH+Wnon-expansion orΔHTΔS=Wnon expansion (iv)

For a change taking place under conditions of constant temperature and pressure,

ΔG=ΔHTΔS

Substituting this value in equation (iv), we get

ΔG=Wnon-expansion (v)

Thus, free energy change can be taken as a measure of work other than the work of expansion. For most changes, the work of expansion can not be converted to other useful work, whereas the non-expansion work is convertible to useful work.

Rearranging equation (v), it may write as

ΔG=Wnon-expansion =Wuseful 

As ΔG=Wuseful  therefore, ΔG has the same units as those of work i.e., joule

ΔG=ΔHTΔS.

If ΔH= positive and ΔS= positive, then

ΔG will be negative i.e., process will be spontaneous only when TΔS>ΔH in magnitude, which will be so when temperature is high.

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 pressure pf.

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(i) Total work done in an expansion when the state of an ideal gas is changed reversibly and isothermally from (pi,Vi) to (pf,Vf). Reversible work is represented by the combined areas ABC and BCViVf.

(ii) Work against constant pressure, pf is represented by the area BCViVf. Work (i) > work (ii)