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

The work can also be calculated from the pV-plot by using the area under the curve within the specified limits.
An ideal gas is compressed (a) reversibly or (b) irreversibly from volume Vi to Vf.
The correct option is:

1. W(reversible)=W(irreversible)

2. W(reversible)<W(irreversible)

3. W(reversible) >W(irreversible)

4. W(reversible)=W(irreversible)+pext.V

Subtopic:  First Law of Thermodynamics |
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The entropy change can be calculated by using the expression S=qrevT. When water freezes in a glass beaker, the correct statement among the following is:

1. ∆ S  (system) decreases but  ∆ S  (surroundings) remains the same.
2. ∆ S  (system) increases but  ∆ S  (surroundings) decreases.
3. ∆ S  (system) decreases but  ∆ S  (surroundings) increases.
4. ∆ S  (system) decreases but  ∆ S  (surroundings) also decreases.

Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy |
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Based on the reactions, ascertain the valid algebraic relationship:
(i) C(g) +4H (g) CH4(g); 
Hr =x kJ mol-1
(ii) C(graphite) + 2H2 (g)   CH4; 
Hr  = y kJ mol-1

1. x = y 2. x = 2y
3. x > y 4. x < y
Subtopic:  Enthalpy & Internal energy |
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The enthalpies of elements in their standard states are taken as zero. The enthalpy of formation of a compound is-

1. Generally negative 2. Always positive
3. Zero 4. Never negative
Subtopic:  Thermochemistry |
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The enthalpy of sublimation of a substance is equal to:

1. Enthalpy of fusion + Enthalpy of vaporization
2. Enthalpy of fusion
3. Enthalpy of vaporization
4. Twice the enthalpy of vaporization

Subtopic:  Thermochemistry |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Which of the following is not correct?

1. G is zero for a reversible reaction.

2. G is positive for a spontaneous reaction.

3. G is negative for a spontaneous reaction.

4. G is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction.

Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy |
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What is a necessary condition for an adiabatic process to occur?

1. ∆T = 0

2. ∆P = 0

3. q = 0

4. w = 0

Subtopic:  Thermodynamics' Properties and process |
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The enthalpy of formation of all elements in their standard state is-

1. Unity 2. Zero
3. Less than zero 4. Different for each element
Subtopic:  Thermodynamics' Properties and process |
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U° for combustion of methane is –x kJ mol–1.

The value of H° for the same reaction would be:

1. = U°
2. > U°
3. < U°
4. =0

Subtopic:  Enthalpy & Internal energy |
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701 J of heat is absorbed by a system and 394 J of work is done by the system. The change in internal energy for the process is:

1. 307 J 2. -307 J
3. 1095 J 4. -701 J
Subtopic:  First Law of Thermodynamics |
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