Process and Solution Thermodynamics (Archived) Flashcards
(This deck is archived.) Concepts and calculation techniques necessary for thermodynamic analyses of processes and mixtures; physical chemistry concepts are also included.
Sublimation temperature of dry ice (solid CO2) is
___°C.
-78
The equation relating E, P, V, and T which is true for all substances under all conditions is given by (𝜕E/𝜕V)T = T(𝜕P/𝜕T)H - P. This equation is called the ____.
a. Maxwell Equation
b. Thermodynamic Equation of State
c. Equation of State
d. Redlich-Kwong Equation of State
Thermodynamic Equation of State
Henry’s law is closely obeyed by a gas, when its ____ is extremely high.
a. Pressure
b. Solubility
c. Temperature
d. None of these
d. None of these
If an ideal solution is formed by mixing two pure liquids in any proportion, then the ____ of mixing is zero.
a. Enthalpy
b. Volume
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
Both A and B
The ammonia synthesis reaction represented by N2 + 3 H2 ↔ 2 NH3; ∆H = −22.4 kcal is
a. Endothermic
b. Exothermic
c. Isothermal
d. Adiabatic
Exothermic
Free energy changes for two reaction mechanism ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are respectively -15 and -5 units. It implies that X is
Faster than Y
Which of the following has the minimum value of COP for a given refrigeration effect?
a. Reverse Carnot Cycle
b. Ordinary Vapour-Compression Cycle
c. Vapor-compression process with a reversible
expansion engine
d. Air refrigeration cycle
Air refrigeration cycle
No work is done by the system, when a reaction occurs at constant
a. Volume
b. Temperature
c. Pressure
d. None of these
Volume
In the reaction, H2 + I2 ↔ 2HI, addition of an inert gas will
Not affect the equilibrium conditions
The work done in isothermal compression compared to that in adiabatic compression will be
More
What happens in a reversible adiabatic expansion process?
Cooling takes place
Which of the following is affected by the temperature?
a. Fugacity
b. Activity coefficient
c. Free energy
d. All of the above
All of the above
Which is an example of closed system?
a. Air compressor
b. Liquid cooling system of an automobile
c. Boiler
d. None of these
Liquid cooling system of an automobile
Entropy of an ideal gas depends upon its
a. Pressure
b. Temperature
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
Both A and B
At equilibrium condition, the chemical potential of a material in different phases in contact with each other is equal. The chemical potential for a real gas (µ) is given by (where, µ° = standard chemical potential at unit fugacity (f° = 1 atm) and the gas behaves ideally).
a. µ° + RT ln f
b. µ° + R ln f
c. µ° + T ln f
d. µ° + (R/T) ln f
µ° + RT ln f
Partial molal quantities are important in the study of
a. Ideal gases
b. Ideal solutions
c. Non-ideal mixtures
d. A pure component
Non-ideal mixtures
For organic compounds, group condition method can be used for the estimation of
a. Critical properties
b. Specific gravity
c. Specific volume
d. Thermal conductivity
Critical properties
The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine operating between absolute temperatures T1 and T2 (where, T1>T2) is given by (T1-T2)/T1. The coefficient of performance (COP) of a Carnot heat pump operating between T1 and T2 is given by
a. T1/(T1-T2)
b. T2/(T1-T2)
c. T1/T2
d. T2/T1
T1/(T1-T2)
Internal energy of an element at 1 atm and 25°C is ____ kcal/kg-mole.
0
At the critical point of a substance
a. The surface tension vanishes
b. Liquid and vapour have the same density
c. There is no distinction between liquid and vapour phases
d. All of the above
All of the above
In a P-V diagram (for an ideal gas), an isothermal curve will coincide with an adiabatic curve (through a point), when
a. Cp < Cv
b. Cp = Cv
c. Cp > Cv
d. Cp ≥ Cv
Cp = Cv
The shape of T-S diagram for Carnot Cycle is a
a. Rectangle
b. Rhombus
c. Trapezoid
d. Circle
Rectangle
With increase in compression ratio, the efficiency of
the otto engine
a. Increases
b. Decreases
c. Remains constant
d. Increases linearly
Increases
η = 1 - 1/r^(k-1)
What is the degree of freedom for a system comprising liquid water equilibrium with its vapour?
1
df = N (component) - π (phase) - r (reaction) + 2