A reaction occurs spontaneously if:

1. T∆S > ∆H and ∆H is +ve and ∆S are –ve

2. T∆S = ∆H and both ∆H and ∆S are +ve

3. T∆S < ∆H and both ∆H and ∆S are +ve

4. T∆S > ∆H and both ∆H and ∆S are +ve

Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy |
 79%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2005
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Which of the following pairs of chemical reactions is certain to result in a spontaneous reaction:

1. Endothermic and decreasing disorder

2. Exothermic and increasing disorder

3. Endothermic and increasing disorder

4. Exothermic and decreasing disorder

Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy |
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2005
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Identify the correct statement regarding entropy:

1. At absolute zero of temperature, the entropy of all crystalline substances is taken to be zero.
2. At absolute zero of temperature, the entropy of a perfectly crystalline substance is positive.
3. At absolute zero of temperature, the entropy of a perfectly crystalline substance is taken to be zero.
4. At 0 °C , the entropy of a perfectly crystalline substance is taken to be zero.
Subtopic:  2nd & 3rd Law of Thermodynamics |
 70%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 1998
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One mole of an ideal gas at 300 K is expanded isothermally from an initial volume of 1 litre to 10 litres. The ∆E for this process is:
(R = 2 cal. mol-1K-1)

1. 1381.1 cal. 2. Zero
3. 163.7 cal. 4. 9 lit. atm
Subtopic:  First Law of Thermodynamics |
 83%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 1998
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If the bond energies of H–H, Br – Br, and H –Br are 433, 192, and 364 kJ mol–1 respectively, the ∆Hº for the reaction H2(g) + Br2(g) → 2HBr(g) will be:

1. +103 kJ

2. +261kJ

3. –103 kJ

4. –261 kJ 

Subtopic:  Thermochemistry |
 76%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2004
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Which of the following statements are true for a cyclic process?

a. W = 0 b. ∆E = 0
c. ∆H = 0 d. ∆E ≠ 0

1.  a, b
2.  b, c
3.  c, d
4.  a, d

Subtopic:  Enthalpy & Internal energy |
 72%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 1999
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If a system is expanded under adiabatic process, then:

1.  Temperature increases
2.  ∆E decreases
3.  ∆E increases
4.  None of the above

Subtopic:  Enthalpy & Internal energy |
 65%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 1999
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Which of the following statements is true for a reaction where all the reactants and products are in the liquid phase?

1. ∆H = ∆E
2. ∆H = ∆W
3. ∆H > ∆E
4. None of the above

Subtopic:  Enthalpy & Internal energy |
 83%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 1999
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Considering entropy (S) as a thermodynamic parameter, the criterion for the spontaneity of any process is:

1. ΔSsystemΔSsurrounding>0

2. ΔSsystem>0only

3. ΔSsurroundings>0 only

4. ΔSsystem+ΔSsurrounding>0

Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy |
 82%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2004
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The standard enthalpy and standard entropy changes for the oxidation of ammonia at 298 K are –382.64 kJ mol–1 and –145.6 JK–1 mol–1, respectively. Standard Gibbs energy change for the same reaction at 298 K is:

1. –339.3 kJ mol–1

2. – 439.3 kJ mol–1

3. –523.2 kJ mol–1

4. –221.1 kJ mol–1

Subtopic:  Gibbs Energy Change |
 70%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2004
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