C2301 Midterm 2 Flashcards
What are the levels of energy separations in quantum mechanics?
Etrans>Erot>Evib>Eelec
What is the relative probability of finding a molecule in a corresponding energy state called?
The Boltzmann Distribution
What are Degrees of Freedom?
The number of variables needed to describe the motion of a particle completely.
Degrees of Freedom for Translational Motion
3 (x,y,z)
Degrees of Freedom for Rotational Motion
Linear: 2
Nonlinear: 3
Degrees of Freedom for Vibrational Motion:
Linear: 3N-5
Nonlinear: 3N-6
Define heat
The amount of E that flows across a boundary of 2 objects due to a temperature difference.
What is the spontaneous direction of flow for heat?
High T - Low T
What are the 3 ways heat is transferred?
- Convection
- Conduction
- Radiation
Transitory Property
Only appears during a change of state of system; not related to initial and final states. Path function. Ex) Heat
Heat capcity
the measure of E needed to change the temperature of a substance a given amount.
Dependent on material and temperature.
Extensive quantity
Depends on amount and nature of material
Heat capacity at constant pressure (eqn)
Cp=dqp/dT
Heat capacity at constant volume (eqn)
Cv=dqv/dT
Shomate equation (Explanation)
Describes the heat capacity of a material as a function of temperature, where the coefficients were determined from curve fitting.
How are Cp,m and Cv,m related for gases? (eqn)
Cp,m=Cv,m+R
Why is Cp>Cv for gases?
In a constant pressure process, gas expands as its T increases, and the system does work on the surroundings. As a consequence, not all of the heat flow into the system can be used to increase dU. In constant volume, no work occurs; thus, all heat is used to increase dU.
How are Cp and Cv related for liquids and solids?
Cp is approximately equal to Cv.
Why are Cp and Cv approximately equal for liquids and solids?
Any volume change upon heating is negligible.
What quantity represents heat at constant volume?
delta U
What quantity represents heat at constant pressure?
delta H
What is a fundamental relation in defining the other relations, which connects internal energy change, volume, pressure, and heat?
dU=d_q-pdV
where d_q is an inexact differential
Define enthalpy
Enthalpy is measured as the heat transfer by the system for a process occuring at constant pressure.