Thermodynamics 1

Question 1

Thermodynamics is concerned about : -

Answer 1

1. Energy changes involved in a chemical reaction.
2. The extent to which a chemical reaction proceeds
3. The feasibility of a chemical reaction.

Question 2

Thermodynamics

Answer 2

It is a branch of science which deals with the study of different forms of energy and the quantitative relationship between them.

Question 3

Define system.

Answer 3

It is a part of the universe in which observations are made.

Question 4

Define surroundings.

Answer 4

The remaining universe is the surrounding, it includes everything other than the system.

Question 5

Define universe.

Answer 5

System + surroundings

Question 6

Define boundary.

Answer 6

The wall that separates the system from the surrounding is called the boundary. It can be real and imaginary.

Question 7

Open system

Answer 7

exchange of both energy and matter takes place with the surroundings.

Question 8

Closed system

Answer 8

Exchange of energy takes place but not matter.

Question 9

Isolated system

Answer 9

Exchange of energy and matter, it does not take place with the surroundings.

Question 10

State of a thermodynamic system

Answer 10

state of a thermodynamic system is defined, as it’s measurable microscopic properties.