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
Which of the following is not correct?
1. is zero for a reversible reaction.
2. is positive for a spontaneous reaction.
3. is negative for a spontaneous reaction.
4. is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction.
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 |
Find the correct relationship between the magnitudes of heat evolved (x and y) in the following reactions.
Reaction (i):
C(g) + 4H(g) → CH₄(g)
Magnitude of heat evolved = x kJ mol⁻¹
Reaction (ii):
C(graphite) + 2H₂(g) → CH₄(g)
Magnitude of heat evolved = y kJ mol⁻¹
| 1. | x = y | 2. | x = 2y |
| 3. | x > y | 4. | x < y |
Which of the following algebraic relationships is correct based on the given thermochemical equations?
| (i) | C(graphite) + O2(g) → CO2 (g) ; ∆rH = x kJmol-1 |
| (ii) | C(graphite) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)O2(g) → CO(g) ; ∆rH = y kJ mol-1 |
| (iii) | CO(g) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)O2(g) → CO2(g); ∆rH = z kJ mol-1 |
1. z = x + y
2. x = y + z
3. x = y - z
4. y = 2z - x
The entropy change can be calculated by using the expression . 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. |
The pressure-volume work for an ideal gas can be calculated by using the expression .
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 to .
The correct option is:
| 1. | \( \mathrm{W} \text { (reversible) }=\mathrm{W} \text { (irreversible) }\) |
| 2. | \( \mathrm{W} \text { (reversible) }<\mathrm{W} \text { (irreversible) }\) |
| 3. | \( \mathrm{W} \text { (reversible) }>\mathrm{W} \text { (irreversible) }\) |
| 4. | \( \mathrm{W} \text { (reversible) }=\mathrm{W} \text { (irreversible) } + \text P_{\text {ext}}.\Delta V\) |
Calculate the correct values of heat transfer (q), change in temperature (ΔT), and work done (W) for the free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic conditions.
1. q = 0, ΔT ≠ 0, W = 0
2. q ≠ 0, ΔT = 0, W = 0
3. q = 0, ΔT = 0, W = 0
4. q = 0, ΔT = 0, W ≠ 0
During the complete combustion of one mole of butane, 2658 kJ of heat is released. The thermochemical reaction for this change is:
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