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.
Chemical kinetics tells us about the rate of the reaction and its also give an idea about various factor which affects the rate of chemical reaction.
Thermodynamics is the branch that deals with the transformation of energy from one form to another. It also gives an idea about whether a reaction will be going to take place or not and it also gives an idea about the extent of the reaction.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The presence of reacting species in a covered beaker is an example of an open system.
B. There is an exchange of energy as well as a 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
Closed System: - A system in which there is only the exchange of energy between system and surroundings.
Open System: - A system in which there is an exchange of both matter and energy is termed as an Open System.
Reason: -
(i) As the system is covered, there will be no exchange of matter and the system cannot be considered as an open system.
(ii) As mentioned above there will be only the exchange of energy between system and surroundings in a closed system.
(iii) In a closed vessel there will be no exchanged of matter but there will be an exchange of energy which will be taken place through the wall of the copper vessel. So, it can be considered a closed system.
(iv) In closed vessels, there will be exchange of energy, but insulation will restrict the exchange of energy between the system and surroundings.
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
Reason: - For defining the state of the system you do not have to define all the variable of the system, you have to define only independent variable, which is known as State Function. State function are pressure, volume, temperature and amount.
Relation between above mention state function is mentioned below
PV = nRT
Where P = Pressure
V = Volume
n = Number of Moles
R = Gas Constant
T =Temperature
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
Reason: - Specific Heat is define as amount of heat require to raise the temperature of the substance by 1 degree. It is an intensive property, so change in volume or any other property will not have any impact on its value.
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 mol–1
B. C4 H10(g) + O2 (g) → 4CO2 (g) + 5H2 O (g) Δc H = –1329.0 kJ mol–1
C. C4H10(g) + O2 (g) → 4CO2 (g) + 5H2O (l) ΔcH = –2658.0 kJ mol–1
D. C4H10 (g) + O2 (g) → 4CO2 (g) + 5H2O (l) ΔcH = +2658.0 kJ mol–1
Reason: -
A. As it is provided that there is combustion of 1 mole of butane.
B. The heat released during the combustion of butane is 2658 kJ.
C. In this reaction, there is a combustion of 1 mole of butane and the energy released is 2658 kJ.
D. In this reaction, there is also combustion of 1 mole of butane but the sign of ΔcH is positive, which is indicating that we have given that much amount of energy.
Δfof formation of CH4 (g) at certain temperature is –393 kJ mol–1. The value of Δf is
A. zero
B. < Δf
C. >Δf
D. equal to Δf
Reason: C (s) + 2H2 (g) → CH4 (g)
Δf = Δf + ΔngRT
Δng= 1-2= -1
Substituting the value of Δng, above equation will become
Δf = Δf- RT
As temperature and gas constant both have a positive value, so the value of Δf will become more negative.
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, ΔT ≠ 0, w = 0
B. q ≠ 0, ΔT = 0, w = 0
C. q = 0, ΔT = 0, w = 0
D. q = 0, ΔT < 0, w ≠ 0
Reason: As it is an adiabatic process so q=0 and as it is free expansion of gas is there so w=0.
From the first law of Thermodynamics
ΔU = q + w
This means that ΔU will be 0 which indicates that temperature will remain constant.
The pressure-volume work for an ideal gas can be calculated by using the expression w = − dV. 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) + pex. ΔV
From the above plot, it is easily understood that the area under the curve is more for irreversible compression.
The entropy change can be calculated by using the expression
ΔS =. 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 and ΔS (surroundings) also decreases
Freezing is an exothermic release so there will be release in energy, which is absorbed by surrounding.
ΔS (system)=- and ΔS (surroundings)=
Therefore, the entropy of system will be decrease and that of surrounding will be decrease.
On the basis of thermochemical equations (a), (b) and (c), find out which of the algebric relationships given in options (I) to (iv) is correct.
(a) C (graphite) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g); ΔrH = x kJ mol–1
(b) C (graphite) + O2 (g) → CO (g);ΔrH = y kJ mol–1
c) CO (g) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g);ΔrH = z kJ mol–1
A. z = x + y
B. x = y – z
C. x = y + z
D. y = 2z – x
Reason:
C (graphite) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g); ΔrH = x kJ mol–1..…(i)
C (graphite) + O2 (g) → CO (g);ΔrH = y kJ mol –1……(ii)
CO (g) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g);ΔrH = z kJ mol–1 ……(iii)
Adding (ii) and (iii) will be result in equation (I)
Which means that y + z = x
Consider the reactions given below. On the basis of these reactions find out which of the algebric relations given in options (I) to (iv) is correct?
(a) C (g) + 4 H (g) → CH4 (g); ΔrH = x kJ mol–1
(b) C (graphite, s) + 2H2 (g) → CH4 (g); ΔrH = y kJ mol–1
A. x = y
B. x = 2y
C. x > y
D. x < y
Reason: Same bonds are formed in both the reaction but in the second reaction there is breaking of bond take place in which energy is absorbed.
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
Example:
Now, from the above example it is clear that enthalpy of a formation of compound can be positive or negative.
Enthalpy of sublimation of a substance is equal to
A. enthalpy of fusion + enthalpy of vapourisation
B. enthalpy of fusion
C. enthalpy of vapourisation
D. twice the enthalpy of vapourisation
Reason: Sublimation is the process of conversion of solid into vapor.
Solid now can be also first converted into the liquid which require enthalpy of fusion and then it will be converted into vapor which require enthalpy of vapourization.
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
Reason: Gibbs free energy gives the criteria to find out the spontaneity of the reaction.
ΔG is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction.
ΔG is negative for a spontaneous reaction.
ΔG is zero indicates that reaction is at equilibrium.
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.
Reason:
Thermodynamics is that branch of science which deals with a different form of energy and their transformation from one form to another and also deals with thermal or mechanical equilibrium but it does not account at what rate these transformations occur.
In an exothermic reaction, heat is evolved, and the system loses heat to the surrounding. For such a system
A. qp will be negative
B. ΔrH will be negative
C. qp will be positive
D. ΔrH will be positive
Reason: In an exothermic reaction heat is released which is indicated by the negative sign of ΔrH.
And we know the relation that ΔH=qp, at constant pressure.
So, if ΔH is negative which means thatqpwill also be negative.
The spontaneity means, having the potential to proceed without the assistance of external agency. The processes which occur spontaneously are
A. the flow of heat from colder to a 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.
Reason: Spontaneous Reaction is those reactions which occur on its own without being helped by any external source.
(i) heat always flows from a higher temperature to a lower temperature.
(ii) There is always a pressure gradient require for gas to move.
(iii) This can be possible as gas moves from high pressure to low pressure.
(iv) These processes can occur on its own does not require any external assistance.
For an ideal gas, the work of reversible expansion under isothermal condition can be calculated by using the expression w = – nRT ln
A sample containing 1.0 mol of an ideal gas is expanded isothermally and reversibly to ten times of its original volume, in two separate experiments. The expansion is carried out at 300 K and 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.
Reason:
As we all know the below relation Vf
w = -nRT ln
Here R, T, and ln are the same in both cases, sowork done will only depend on the temperature.
= = = 2
Here w2 indicates work done at 600K
w1indicates work done at 300k
so, from the above expression, it is clear that work done at 600K is twice the work done at 300k.
(iv)Internal energy depends on the temperature and it is given that the above process is isothermal, which indicates ΔU=0, in both the cases.
Consider the following reaction between zinc and oxygen and choose the correct options out of the options given below:
2 Zn (s) + O2 (g) → 2 ZnO (s);ΔH = – 693.8 kJ mol–1
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 mol–1 energy is evolved in the reaction.
D. 693.8 kJ mol–1 energy is absorbed in the reaction.
Reason:
ΔH =ΣEnthalpy of formation of product –
ΣEnthalpy of formation of reactant
= [2ΔfHZnO] - [2ΔfHZn+ ΔfHO2]
[2ΔfHZnO] = ΔH + [2ΔfHZn+ ΔfHO2]
As, above reaction is an exothermic reaction, heat will be released, so ΔH will be negative.
iii) As per the sign convention, the negative sign of ΔHindicates that the reaction is exothermic which means heat is released.
18.0 g of water completely vapourises at 100°C and 1 bar pressure and the enthalpy change in the process is 40.79 kJ mol–1. What will be the enthalpy change for vapourising two moles of water under the same conditions? What is the standard enthalpy of vapourisation for water?
o The enthalpy or ∆H of a reaction is defined as the change in energy (more specifically heat energy) for one mole of a substance involved in a process.
It is given that, the enthalpy change for 18g of water (at 100⁰ and 1 bar pressure) is =40.79 kJ mol–1 in the process of vapourisation.
And for water, 18g is =1 mole (For H2O, the calculation of molar mass: 2×1 + 16 = 18g)
Hence, enthalpy change of vapourisation for 1 mole = 40.79 kJ mol–1 enthalpy change of vapourisation for 2 moles of water = (40.79 × 2) = 81.58kJ mol–1
o Standard enthalpy of a process or ∆H⁰ is the enthalpy change of the process when involved substances are in their standard states.
Hence, for water ∆Hvapourisation, ⁰ will be equal to =40.79 kJ mol–1
One mole of acetone requires less heat to vaporise than 1 mol of water. Which of the two liquids has a higher enthalpy of vapourisation?
o Enthalpy of vapourisation is defined as the heat consumed by a liquid to transform into the gaseous form at a certain pressure and temperature.
o 1 mole of acetone requires less heat than 1 mole of water to vaporize. So, water consumes less heat than the same amount of acetone for vapourisation.
Hence, amongst the two liquids, water has a higher enthalpy of vapourisation (consuming higher heat energy).
Therefore, ∆Hvapourisation (water) > ∆Hvapourisation (acetone).
Standard molar enthalpy of formation, ΔfHΘis just a special case of enthalpy of reaction, ΔrHΘ. Is the ΔrHΘfor the following reaction same as ΔfHΘ? Give the reason for your answer.
Cao(s) + CO2(g) → CaCO3(s) ; ΔfHΘ = –178.3 kJ mol–1
o The Heat of Reaction or the enthalpy of a reaction ΔrHΘ is the change in the enthalpy of a chemical reaction that occurs at a constant pressure.
Whereas, the standard molar enthalpy of formation ΔfHΘ is defined as the change in enthalpy when one mole of substances are involved in the standard state (1 atm of pressure and 298.15 K) formed from pure elements under the same standard conditions; hence it is a special case of enthalpy of reaction (in addition with the 1 mole and standard forms).
o The given reaction CaO(s) + CO2(g) →CaCO3(s) is clearly indicating that it is occurring in the standard form of 1 mole of each substance. And the molar enthalpy of formation ΔfHΘ = –178.3 kJ mol–1 Given for CaCO3 is also showing the standard conditions.
So,ΔfHΘ = –178.3 kJ mol–1 = ΔrHΘ .
The value of ΔfHΘfor NH3 is – 91.8 kJ mol–1. Calculate the enthalpy change for the following reaction :
2NH3(g) → N2(g) + 3H2(g)
o Enthalpy change of a reaction is calculated as
: Σbond enthalpy of reactants- Σbond enthalpy of products
o The standard molar enthalpy of formation (for one mole) ΔfHΘ is given for NH3 = – 91.8 kJ mol–1 which is associated with the reverse exothermic reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) i.e. heat released information of ammonia is – 91.8 kJ mol –1.
Hence, for the decomposition 2NH3(g) →N2(g) + 3H2(g) ΔrHΘ will be =
- (– 91.8 kJ mol–1 ) = + 91.8 kJ mol–1 .
And in this case for 2 moles of NH3 enthalpy change of the reaction will be ΔrH = (2 X 91.8 ) = 183.6 kJ mol–1 .
Enthalpy is an extensive property. In general, if the enthalpy of an overall reaction A→B 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 for overall reaction and ΔrH1, ΔrH2..... etc. for intermediate reactions.
o For the reaction, A→B the formation of B goes through several intermediate reactions with different enthalpy values ΔrH1, ΔrH2, ΔrH3....., and the overall enthalpy change is ΔrH.
Being an extensive property means a property which depends on the quantity of the size of substance present in a system (like enthalpy, mass, volume or internal energy).
And
o According to Hess’s law: “If a reaction takes place in several steps then its standard reaction enthalpy is the sum of the standard enthalpies of the intermediate reactions into which the overall reaction may be divided at the same temperature.”
and that means the intermediate enthalpies will be additive in nature to give the overall enthalpy for the given reaction :
Hence, ΔrH= ΔrH1 +ΔrH2 + ΔrH3 +.......... and it can also be represented as :
The enthalpy of atomisation for the reaction CH4(g)→ C(g) + 4H (g) is 1665 kJ mol–1. What is the bond energy of the C–H bond?
o Enthalpy of atomisation is defined as The enthalpy of atomization is the enthalpy change related to the total separation of all atoms in a chemical substance (either of a chemical element or of a chemical compound).
o For the given reaction CH4(g)→C(g) + 4H (g), the enthalpy of atomisation ∆aHΘ =1665 kJ mol –1.
o And it can be seen that the decomposition of methane is occurring by the breakage of 4 C-H bonds Present in methane.
Hence, for 1 C-H bond, the bond energy will be equal to 1/4 that of the enthalpy of atomisation
= (1665/4) = 416.25 kJ mol–1 .
Use the following data to calculate ΔlatticeHΘfor NaBr.
ΔsubHΘfor sodium metal = 108.4 kJ mol–1
Ionization enthalpy of sodium = 496 kJ mol–1
Electron gain enthalpy of bromine = – 325 kJ mol–1
Bond dissociation enthalpy of bromine = 192 kJ mol–1
ΔfHΘfor NaBr (s) = – 360.1 kJ mol–1
o Lattice enthalpy of an ionic compound is the enthalpy change which occurs when one mole of an ionic compound dissociates into its constituent ions in the gaseous state. Under standard conditions.
• Formation of an ionic compound in the gaseous state involves several processes like :
Sublimation of the metal(ΔsubHΘ) →Ionization of the metal (ΔiHΘ) →Dissociation of the non-metal (ΔdissHΘ) →Gain of electrons by the non-metal(ΔegHΘ)
The enthalpy of formation is related to these enthalpies of these processes by the relation:
ΔfHΘ=ΔsubHΘ+ΔiHΘ+ 1/2 ΔdissHΘ+ΔegHΘ+ΔlatticeHΘ
o To calculate the lattice enthalpy of NaBr, we have to consider a set of reactions for the process:
Na(s)→Na(g) ;ΔsubHΘ=108.4 kJ mol–1 (i)
Na→Na+ + e- ;ΔiHΘ= 496 kJ mol–1 (ii)
1/2 Br2→Br ; 1/2ΔdissHΘ=() = 96 kJ mol–1 (iii)
Br + e-→Br- ;ΔegHΘ= – 325 kJ mol–1 (iv)
And enthalpy of formation ΔfHΘfor NaBr (s) = – 360.1 kJ mol–1
Enthalpies in different steps involved in the formation of NaBr (s):
Hence,
enthalpy of formation ΔfHΘ = processes (i) + (ii) + (ii) + (iv)
ΔfHΘ = ΔsubHΘ + ΔiHΘ + 1/2 ΔdissHΘ +ΔegHΘ + ΔlatticeHΘ
Therefore, ΔlatticeHΘ = ΔfHΘ - ΔsubHΘ - ΔiHΘ - 1/2 ΔdissHΘ -ΔegHΘ
= (–360.1 - 108.4 -96 – 496 +325) kJ mol–1
= - 735.5 kJ mol–1
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?
o The spontaneity of any process mainly depends on the sign of Gibb’s free energy. A negative ∆G means the reaction will be spontaneous included contribution of the other factors like enthalpy(H) and entropy(S).
o In case of diffusion of the gases, the volume will be increased, therefore entropy will increase i.e. ∆S = positive.
Hence in the relation, ∆G= ∆H - T∆S
despite of ∆H being 0 ,
∆G will be negative (as positive value of ∆S will give a more negative T∆S)
• ∆H=0 ; ∆G= -T∆S= negative.
The heat has a 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.
o As the heat has a randomising influence on a system and temperature is the measure of average chaotic motion of particles in the system this two is related with each other through another parameter which is entropy.
o The mathematical relation which relates these three parameters is
where ΔS is the change in entropy and T stands for temperature.
Increase in enthalpy of the surroundings is equal to the decrease in enthalpy of the system. Will the temperature of the system and surroundings be the same when they are in thermal equilibrium?
o As thermal equilibrium obeys the zeroth law of thermodynamics, temperature of system and surroundings will be the same when they are in thermal equilibrium.
• Thermal equilibrium is defined as the point when two physical systems (here system and the surroundings) are brought into a connection that does not allow the transfer of matter or any kind of energy between them, such a connection is said to permit the transfer of energy as heat.
• when such a connection is made between two physical systems and the making of the connection is followed by no change of state of the either, then the two systems are said to be in relation of thermal equilibrium, and that means the system and surroundings both will have the same temperature.
At 298 K. Kp for the reaction N2O4 (g) ⇋2NO2 (g) is 0.98. Predict whether the reaction is spontaneous or not.
o Spontaneity depends on the sign of Gibb’s free energy G of a reaction and it’s a relation with Kp, the equilibrium constant at constant pressure is: ∆RG = - RT ln Kp
For the given reaction N2O4 (g) ⇋2NO2 (g) the value of Kp = 0.98.
Hence, ∆rG⁰ = - RT ln(0.98)
Since , ln(0.98) has a negative value , the value of ∆rG⁰ becomes positive. Therefore, the reaction is non- spontaneous
A sample of 1.0 mol of a monoatomic ideal gas is taken through a cyclic process of expansion and compression as shown in Fig. 6.1. What will be the value of ΔH for the cycle as a whole?
Enthalpy or H is a state function, which means it does not depend on the path on which a process is carried out. Instead, it depends on the initial and final state of a process and changes accordingly.
In the following cyclic ( 1 → 2 →3 →1 ) process the initial and final point is the same (i.e. 1). Hence the enthalpy change or ∆H= 0, in other words, there will be no change in enthalpy.
The standard molar entropy of H2O (l ) is 70 J K–1 mol–1. Will the standard molar entropy of H2O(s) be more, or less than 70 J K–1 mol–1?
o The standard molar entropy is the measure the disorderliness or randomness in per mole of a substance.
o The standard molar entropy of H2O (l ) is 70 J K–1 mol–1. The solid form of water is ice, in which position of molecules is quite fixed; therefore the disorderliness or randomness in solid molecules is less than the liquid form where the molecular orientation is more random.
Hence, entropy of H2O(s) <entropy of H2O (l ) . The standard molar entropy of H2O(s) will also be less than 70 J K–1 mol–1 .
Identify the state functions and path functions out of the following :
enthalpy, entropy, heat, temperature, work, free energy.
o The state functions do not depend on the path on which a process is carried out, but it is determined by the state of a system:
enthalpy, entropy, temperature and free energy.
o The path functions are the ones which do not depend on the initial and a final state of a system, rather depends on the path on which the process is carried out:
heat and work.
The molar enthalpy of vapourisation of acetone is less than that of water. Why?
o Molar enthalpy of vapourisation of a liquid is the amount of heat required to change the state of 1 mole of the liquid to gas.
o Acetone does not consist of any hydrogen bond-like water and that is why intermolecular attractive forces in acetone molecules will be less than that of water molecules which makes it boil (evaporation also)faster.
o On the other hand, water having strong hydrogen bonds and the high polarity also adds up in resulting it to boil at higher temperatures. Hence water has a higher molar enthalpy than acetone.
Which quantity out of ΔrG and ΔrGΘwill be zero at equilibrium?
o The relation between ΔrG and ΔrGΘ (standard Gibb's free energy of reaction) of a reaction is as follows:
ΔrG = ΔrGΘ + RT and, where, K is the equilibrium constant.
At equilibrium , ΔrG becomes 0
And ΔrGΘ = - RT lnK .
o ΔrGΘ can only be 0 when the value of K is =1. So, for all the other K values ΔrGΘ cannot be zero.
Predict the change in internal energy for an isolated system at constant volume.
o An isolated system means no form of energy to be it heat or work can be transferred in any direction.
Hence , q=0. W =0 .
And according to 1st law of thermodynamics: ∆U= q + w (U=internal energy)
Therefore, change in internal energy for an isolated system ∆U = 0.
Although heat is a path function but heats absorbed by the system under certain specific conditions is independent of path. What are those conditions? Explain.
Heat is independent of the path under 2 conditions:
1. When the volume of the system is kept constant-
By 1st law of thermodynamics:
q = ΔU + (-w)
and -w = pΔV
Therefore , q = ΔU + pΔV
ΔV = 0 (at constant volume)
Hence, qv = ΔU + 0 = ΔU= change in internal energy
2. When the pressure of the system is kept constant –
At constant pressure, qp= ΔU + pΔV
But , ΔU + pΔV = ∆H
Therefore , qp = ∆H = change in enthalpy.
Expansion of gas in a vacuum is called free expansion. Calculate the work done and the change in internal energy when 1 litre of ideal gas expands isothermally into a vacuum until its total volume is 5 litre?
o Work done in vacuum is calculated by :
-w = Text (Vinitial - Vfinal )
For the given problem: Pext = 0, because it is a free expansion.
Hence –w = 0x(5-1) = 0.
o For an isothermal expansion, no heat will be absorbed or evolved, hence q=0
By the 1st law of thermodynamics ,
q = ∆U + (-w)
since , both w and q =0 , then the change in internal energy ∆U will also be 0.
Heat capacity (Cp) is an extensive property but specific heat (c) is an intensive property. What will be the relation between Cpand c for 1 mol of water?
o Heat capacity (Cp) of a substance is the amount of heat energy required in order to raise its temperature by 1 Kor 1 oC.
o Whereas, The specific heat is the amount of heat per mole required to raise the temperature by one degree.
1 mole of water = 18 g.
Hence, for water Heat capacity = 18 × specific heat.
i.e. Cp = 18 × C .
The difference between CPand CV can be derived using the empirical relation H = U + PV. Calculate the difference between CP and CV for 10 mole of an ideal gas.
o CP is the heat capacity at constant pressure and CV is the heat capacity at constant volume.
o For an ideal gas, the difference between these two is CP - CV = nR, the universal gas constant and where n= no. Of moles.
o Hence for 10 moles of an ideal gas CP - CV = 10 R
= 10 × 8.314 J
= 83.14 J
If the combustion of 1g of graphite produces 20.7 kJ of heat, what will be molar enthalpy change? Give the significance of the sign also.
o The heat of combustion ∆Hc of graphite (i.e. carbon) is given as = 20.7 kJ for 1g of graphite (C).
1 mole of Carbon = 12 g
Hence the molar enthalpy change (enthalpy for 1 mole )
= (20.7 × 12 )= 248.4 KJ mol-1
Since the heat is evolved, the actual molar enthalpy change
= -248.4 KJ mol-1
o In combustion reactions, heat is always evolved i.e. it is an exothermic reaction. Hence the sign of ∆H for the reaction will always be negative (for the process to occur).
The net enthalpy change of a reaction is the amount of energy required to break all the bonds in reactant molecules minus the 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 mol–1, 192 kJ mol–1 and 368 kJ mol–1 respectively.
o The enthalpy change of the given reaction can be calculated from the relation: Σbond enthalpy of reactants- Σbond enthalpy of products
For the reaction
H2(g) + Br2(g) →2HBr(g)
Enthalpy change
= (Bond energy of H-H bond + Br-Br bond) – (2 × bond energy of H-Br)
= (435 + 192) kJ mol–1 – (2 × 368) kJ mol–1
= -109 kJ mol–1
The enthalpy of vapourisation of CCl4 is 30.5 kJ mol–1. Calculate the heat required for the vapourisation of 284 g of CCl4 at constant pressure. (Molar mass of CCl4 = 154 g mol–1).
The enthalpy of vapourisation is given for 1 mole of CCl4 = 30.5 kJ mol–1
Hence, for 284 g, it will be = (mole no. × 30.5) kJ
Molar mass of CCl4 = 154 g mol–1 that means 154 g = 1 mole.
Therefore , 284 g = (284g/154gmol-1)= 1.84 mole.
Hence,
the heat required for the vapourisation of 284 g of CCl4 at constant pressure = (1.84 mol ×30.5 KJ mol-1) kJ
=56.12 KJ
The enthalpy of reaction for the reaction :
2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l) is ∆HrΘ = – 572 kJ mol–1
What will be standard enthalpy of formation of H2O (l)?
The standard enthalpy of formation of H2O (l ) can be obtained by considering the following reaction :
As ΔfHΘ is related with one mole of a substance at standard conditions.
For the given reaction : 2H2(g) + O2(g) →2H2O(l) the standard enthalpy of reaction is ∆HrΘ = – 572 kJ mol–1 , so the half of ∆HrΘ will be the standard molar enthalpy of formation ;
ΔfHΘ = 1/2 × ∆HrΘ = (-572/2) = -286 kJ mol–1 .
What will be the work done on an ideal gas enclosed in a cylinder, when it is compressed by constant external pressure, pext in a single step as shown in Fig? 6.2. Explain graphically.
o Work done in thermodynamics is obtained at constant pressure by the relation W=p∆v, i.e. the product of the constant pressure and the change in volume.
o Now, if we plot P(y-axis) vs V (x-axis ) graph for the given process, then we get the following figure :
From this graph we can obtain the be the work done on the ideal gas enclosed in the cylinder in 1 step: the area covered by P-V graph (shaded region) is the actual value of the work done is:
= length × breadth = pext ∆V = AVI (or BVII ) × (VI - VII )
How will you calculate work done on an ideal gas in a compression, when a change in pressure is carried out in infinite steps?
o When an ideal gas in a compression, where the change in pressure is carried out in infinite steps i.e. through a reversible process, the work done can be calculated only through the observation of pressure vs volume plot of the process.
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The shaded area in the above graph represents the work done in the process, by calculating the area covered we can calculate the work done.
Represent the potential energy/enthalpy change in
the following processes graphically.
(a) Throwing a stone from the ground to roof.
(b) 1/2 H2(g) + 1/2 Cl2(g) ⇋ HCl(g) ΔrHΘ = –92.32 kJ mol–1
In which of the processes potential energy/enthalpy change is contributing factor to the spontaneity?
o For the process involved in (a) Throwing a stone from the ground to roof, as the potential energy will be increasing as the stone would cover greater distance from the ground, graphically it can be represented as:
o For the reaction : (b) 1/2 H2(g) + 1/2 Cl2(g) ⇋ HCl(g) whose ΔrHΘ = –92.32 kJ mol –1, as it is an exothermic reaction, heat is evolved and the ∆H value (enthalpy of reaction) decreases (eventually its is negative) throughout the process. The graphical representation will be :
o Amongst these two processes, in the process or reaction (b) the potential energy/enthalpy change is contributing factor to the spontaneity. As the spontaneous reactions are the one which occurs on their own, no external work is required. And the enthalpy is decreasing through the process going from reactant tom products is a sign of spontaneity as the driving force for a chemical reaction is within itself and it is the lowering of energy which is happening in (b) and not in (a) as there is some extra work required to start the process.
Enthalpy diagram for a particular reaction is given in Fig. 6.3. Is it possible to decide the spontaneity of a reaction from the given diagram. Explain.
It is not possible to take a decision on whether the given reaction will be spontaneous or not.
o From the given enthalpy diagram it can be said the change in enthalpy ∆H is positive for the reaction, i.e. it will be endothermic in nature.
o But when comes to the spontaneity of a reaction, enthalpy is just a factor and there are other important factors like entropy, Gibb's free energy also taken into consideration.
Hence, enthalpy alone cannot determine the spontaneity of a reaction; one must have a loo to the other contributing factors also.
1.0 mol of a monoatomic ideal gas is expanded from the state (1) to state (2) as shown in Fig. 6.4. Calculate the work done for the expansion of gas from the state (1) to state (2) at 298 K.
Fig. :6.4
o It can be said from Fig. 6.4, that the process of the expansion of the monoatomic ideal gas has been carried out in infinite steps, hence it is obviously an isothermal reversible expansion.
o Hence, the work is done in the process =
W= - 2.303nRT log (V2/V1)
where V1 is the initial volume in the state (1) and V2 is the final volume in the state (2).
For an ideal gas p1V1 = p2V2
So (given in the graph)
W= - 2.303nRT log
= - 2.303 × 1 mol × 8.314 J mol-1 K-1 × 298 K × log2
=- 2.303 × 8.314 × 298 × 0.3010 J
= -1717.46 J
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)
o For the first case, this is an irreversible expansion of the ideal gas occurs, hence the amount of work done = -pext ∆V
= - 2 bar × (50 – 10 ) L = - 80 L bar.
Now, it is given that 1 L bar = 100 J
So , -80 L bar = (-80 × 100) = -8000 J = -8 KJ is the amount of work done in the above process.
o If the same expansion were carried out reversibly, (i.e. through infinite steps) then the internal pressure of the gas will be infinitesimally larger than the external pressure and this will be the case in every stage of expansion. Therefore, the work done will own a higher value than the earlier case.
Match the following :
(i) Adiabatic process – (e) No transfer of heat
Explanation: The process in which there is no transfer of heat between system and surrounding is known as an adiabatic process. The barrier or wall separating the system is called an adiabatic wall.
(ii) Isolated system – (d) No exchange of energy and matter
Explanation: The system in which there is no exchange of energy and matter between system and surrounding is known as an isolated system. Example: Tea in a thermos flask.
(iii) Isothermal change – (f) constant temperature
Explanation: When there is a slow transfer of heat from the system to surrounding that the thermal equilibrium will get maintained is an isothermal change.
(iv) Path function – (a) Heat
Explanation: Path function transit between initial to final state and work and heat are two common path functions.
(v) State function - (g) Internal energy, (k) Entropy , (l) Pressure
Explanation: state function depends only on the initial and final state and not on the path of the system. It depends on measurable properties like pressure, volume, temperature, enthalpy, entropy, mass, density.
(vi) ΔU = q - (b) at constant volume
Explanation: FREE EXPANSION
When the expansion of the gas takes place in a vacuum, it is called free expansion. No work is done of an ideal gas during free expansion whether the process is reversible or irreversible.
we know that ∆U = q + w ---(1)
Also, W= -p∆V
Substitute the value of W in equation (1)
∆U = q - p∆V
If the process is carried out at constant volume(∆V = 0)
∆U = qv
The v in qv denotes the heat is supplied at constant volume.
(vii) Law of conservation of energy- First law of thermodynamics
Explanation: First law of thermodynamics state that energy of an isolated system is constant. It also based on conservation law where energy can neither be created nor be destroyed.
(viii) Reversible process – (j) infinitely slow process which proceeds through series of equilibrium.
Explanation: Reversible process is the process which takes infinite time by doing a series of steps so that system and surrounding remain in equilibrium and if it brought back to initial state there is no effect on surrounding.
(ix) Free Expansion – (h) pext = 0
In Vaccum expansion of gas ( free expansion) pext = 0 . In an ideal gas, whether the process is reversible or irreversible, work done during free expansion is zero
wirreversible= -p∆V
= 0×∆V
wirreversible = 0
∆H = q – (i) At constant pressure
Explanation: From the first law of thermodynamics
∆U = q + W --- (1)
∆U= internal energy
q= heat
W= work done
We know W = -p∆V ---(2)
Therefore we can write eq-1 as
∆U = q - p∆V --- (3)
→ q is the heat absorb at constant pressure
Now if the system absorb q (heat), internal energy changes from U1 to U2 and volume increase from V1 to V2
∆U = U2– U1 –-- (4)
∆V = V2 - V1 --- (5)
Put equation (4) and (5) in equation (3)
U2 - U1= q - p (V2 - V1)
qp = U2 - U1+ p (V2 - V1) --- (6)
U, P, V are state functions and U + PV is heat content or enthalpy of the system which is denoted by
H = U + PV –-- (7)
So, q = H2 – H1
q = ∆H
This is the heat absorbed at constant pressure.
(xi) Intensive property – (a) heat, (l) pressure, (m) specific heat
Explanation: those properties which depend on the nature of the substance and not the quantity of the system are known as an intensive property.
(xii) Extensive property – (g) internal energy, (k) entropy
Explanation: Those properties which depend on the quantity of the system are known as extensive property.
Match the following processes with entropy change:
(i) A liquid vaporize – (b) ΔS = positive
Explanation: When the liquid vaporizes, the degree of the disorder increases, therefore, entropy is always positive.
(ii)The reaction is nonspontaneous at all temperatures and ΔH is positive – (c) ΔS = negative ideal gas
Explanation: When the reaction is non-spontaneous
∆Suniverse˂ 0
If a reaction has positive entropy and enthalpy change, the process can be spontaneous when T∆S is more enough to overweigh ∆H.
a. Entropy change in the system can be small in which Temperature must be large.
b. Entropy change in the system can be large in which temperature must be small
Because of the above reasons, reactions are often carried out at high temperature.
(iii) Reversible expansion of an - (a) ΔS = 0
Explanation: When the system is at equilibrium or reversible, the entropy remains constant
ie why ΔS = 0
Match the following parameters with description for spontaneity:
(i) + – + :(c) Reaction is Non spontaneous at all temperatures
(ii) – – + at high T :(a) Reaction is non-spontaneous at high
temperature
(iii) – + – :(b) Reaction is spontaneous at all temperature
Explanation: ∆rG- = ∆rH- - T∆rS-
∆G gives the criteria for spontaneity at constant temperature and pressure.
1. If ∆G is positive the process is non-spontaneous.
2. If ∆G is negative the process is spontaneous.
If a reaction has positive entropy and enthalpy change, the process can be spontaneous when T∆S is more enough to overweigh ∆H.
c. Entropy change in the system can be small in which Temperature must be large.
d. Entropy change in the system can be large in which temperature must be small
Because of the above reasons, reactions are often carried out at high temperature.
Reversible process in which the system is in perfect equilibrium with the surroundings. In chemical terms, reversible means, the reaction can proceed in any direction with a decrease in free energy, which is impossible. It is only possible when the energy of the system is minimum.
A+ B C + D
∆rG = 0
Gibbs free reaction in which all the reactant and product are in the standard state.
∆rG‑= -RT ln K
∆rG- = -2.303RT log K
Also,
∆rG- = ∆rH- - T∆rS- = -RT ln K
∆rH- is large and positive for strong endothermic reaction and the value of K is smaller than 1.
∆rH- is large and negative for exothermic reaction and the value of K is larger than 1. ∆rG- is also negative and large.
To get a large value of K we need a strongly exothermic reaction, hence we go for completion of the reaction.
∆rG- depend on ∆rS- and if entropy changes then the value of K also get affected, which depend on whether ∆rS- is positive or negative.
Match the following :
(i)Entropy of vapourisation – (b)is always positive
Explanation: When the liquid vaporizes, the degree of the disorder increases, therefore, entropy is always positive.
(ii) K for the spontaneous process- (d) the ideal gas
Explanation: K is equilibrium constant and is always positive.∆rH- is large and positive for strong endothermic reaction and the value of K is smaller than 1.
∆rH- is large and negative for exothermic reaction and the value of K is larger than 1. ∆rG- is also negative and large.
To get a large value of K we need a strongly exothermic reaction, hence we go for completion of the reaction.
∆rG- depend on ∆rS- and if entropy changes then the value of K also get affected, which depend on whether ∆rS- is positive or negative.
(iii) Crystalline solid-state : (c) lowest entropy
Explanation: Crystalline solid state is the most ordered form so it has the lowest entropy and gaseous state is disordered state so highest entropy.
(iv) ΔU in adiabatic expansion – (a) decreases
Explanation, as there is no exchange of heat between system and surrounding, internal energy will decrease after applying some amount of pressure.
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 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.
• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• A is true but R is false.
• A is false but R is true.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Combustion reaction are exothermic and are important in industries, rocketry etc. Standard enthalpy of combustion is defined as enthalpy change per mole of substance when it undergoes combustion and all reactant and product are in standard state at specific temperature.
Cooking gas in cylinders contain BUTANE (C4H10).
C4H10(g)+ O2(g) → 4CO2(g) + 5H2O
Combustion of glucose
C6H12O6(g) + 6O2(g) → 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)
The change in enthalpy is independent of initial and final state and enthalpy change of a reaction is same whether it occurs in 1 step or series of steps.
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 each question.
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.
• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• A is true but R is false.
• A is false but R is true.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Explanation: Spontaneous process is an irreversible process and may be reversed by some external agency like pressure, temperature etc because spontaneous process deals with the degree of increase in randomness and decrease in energy.
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 each question.
Assertion (A): A liquid crystallises into a solid and is accompanied by a decrease in entropy.
Reason (R): In crystals, molecules organise in an ordered manner.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A is false but R is true.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation: when the irregularity occurs in a structure entropy increases, therefore when liquid crystallises into solid entropy decreases because, in crystals, molecule organised systematically.
Derive the relationship between ΔH and ΔU for an ideal gas. Explain each term involved in the equation.
From the first law of thermodynamics
∆U = q + W --- (1)
∆U= internal energy
q= heat absorbed
W= work done
We know W = -p∆V --- (2)
Therefore we can write equation-1 as
∆U = q - p∆V--- (3)
Now if the system absorb qpinternal energy changes from U1 to U2 and volume increase from V1 to V2
∆U = U2 - U1---(4)
∆V = V2 - V1 --- (5)
Substitute the value of ∆U and ∆V from equation-4 and equation-5 in equation-3 ie.
∆U = qp - p∆V
U2 - U1= qp - p (V2 - V1)
qp = U2 - U1+ p (V2 - V1)
U, P, V are state functions and U + PV is heat content or enthalpy of the system which is denoted by
H = U + PV
So qp = H2 – H1
qp = ∆H
Therefore,∆H = ∆U + p∆V--- (6)
At constant temperature when the heat is absorbed, we measure the changes in enthalpy
∆H = qp (when the heat is absorbed by the system at constant pressure)
∆H is positive for an endothermic reaction.
∆H is negative for an exothermic reaction.
At constant volume (∆V = 0)
∆U = qv
Therefore,
∆H = ∆U = qv
Now using ideal gas law if VA is the total volume of gas reactant and VB is the volume of gas product and nA and nB are moles of gas reactant and product respectively.
pVA = nART
pVB = nBRT
Thus, pVB- pVA = nBRT - nART
p(VB – VA) = RT (nB- nA)
p∆V = ∆ngRT --- (7)
Put the value of p∆V from equation-7 to equation-5
Therefore,
∆H = ∆U + ∆ngRT
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.
Extensive property: Those properties which depend on the quantity of the system are known as extensive property.
Mass, internal energy, heat capacity
Intensive property: those properties which depend on the nature of the substance and not the quantity of the system are known as an intensive property
Pressure, molar heat capacity, density, mole fraction, specific heat, temperature, molarity
NOTE:
Mole fraction and molarity are intensive property because:
= intensive property
That means when two extensive quantity divide by each other, they form an intensive property
Example : = = intensive
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).
Na(s) + 1/2 Cl(g) → NaCl(s) ∆fH
BORN-HABER CYCLE is an enthalpy diagram which is an indirect method of calculating lattice enthalpy.
One mole of NaCl(s) is prepared by the following steps:
FIRST STEP: Sublimation of Na (sodium) (∆subH)
• Na(s) → Na(g)
SECOND STEP: Ionization of sodium (∆iH)
• Na(g) → Na+ + 1e-
THIRD STEP: Dissociation of chlorine molecule to a chlorine atom (∆aH)
• 1/2 Cl2(g) → Cl(g)
FOURTH STEP: Chlorine atom gains 1e- (∆egH)
• Cl(g) + 1e-→ Cl-
Na+(g) + Cl- (s) → NaCl(s) ∆latticeH
The sequence of the steps is known as BORN-HABER CYCLE. The importance of this cycle is, the sum of enthalpy changes round a cycle is zero.
Applying Hess’sLaw
Hess’s law state that if the reaction takes place in many steps, then the standard enthalpy of the reaction is the sum of the standard enthalpies of intermediate reaction, into which overall is divided at the same temperature.
∆fH = ∆subH + ∆iH + ∆aH + ∆egH + ∆latticeH
∆latticeH = ∆subH + ∆iH + ∆aH + ∆egH - ∆fH
ΔG is net 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?
Gibbs energy
G = H - TS
H = Enthalpy of the system
T = Temperature
S = Entropy of the system
We know
H = U + PV
Therefore G = U + PV – TS
G is a state function and an extensive property. The change in Gibbs energy for the system can be
∆G = ∆U + ∆(PV) - ∆(TS)
If the process is done at constant temperature and pressure then
∆Gsys = ∆Usys + P∆V - T∆Ssys
∆Gsys = ∆H - T∆Ssys
∆G has the unit of energy because both ∆H and T∆Ssys are terms of energy
Unit of ∆G is joules.
∆G is the energy available to do useful work and also known Gibbs free energy
∆G gives the criteria for spontaneity at constant pressure and temperature
If ∆G is positive then non-spontaneous
If ∆G is negative then spontaneous.
Graphically show the total work done in an expansion when the state of an ideal gas is changed reversibly and isothermally from (p i, V i ) to (p f, V f ). With the help of a PV, plot compares the work done in the above case with that carried out against a constant external pressure pf.
Consider a cylinder having 1-mole gas with no weight and no friction having area of cross-section A. Total volume is Vi and the initial pressure is p.
Let pext is the external pressure and if pext> p, piston move down until pext = p, Now the final volume is Vf. The distance moved by piston be ∆l
Therefore ∆V = ∆l × A (eq-1)
∆V = Vf - Vi
Force = pressure ×area
Therefore
F = pext× A (eq-2)
If w is work done on the system
W = force × displacement
= pext × A ×∆l
From eq-1
W = pext×(-∆V)
W = -pext∆V
W = -pext( vf – vi)
If vf> vi work is done by the system and w is negative
If vf< vi work is on the system and w is positive