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What does a positive value of work, w, represent in the system?
Work done by the system
According to the first law, what does the heat energy q added to a system primarily do?
Increase internal energy
What is the relationship between enthalpy and internal energy at constant pressure?
Enthalpy equals internal energy
In biochemical reactions, why is enthalpy change at constant pressure more relevant than internal energy change?
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Why is the difference between ΔH and ΔU considered insignificant in most biochemical reactions?
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What aspect of enthalpy is of importance due to it being a state function?
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What type of energy is converted when a heater is connected to the mains and placed in water?
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What type of energy is converted when the chemical energy in ATP is used in skeletal muscles?
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What type of energy is released when liquefied petroleum gas is burnt in the kitchen?
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What type of energy holds atoms together in molecules?
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What type of energy binds protons and neutrons in nuclei?
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What type of energy is converted in a Daniel cell?
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What type of system allows for energy exchange but not matter exchange with the surroundings?
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What is an example of a system that allows neither energy nor matter exchange with its surroundings?
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What does an adiabatic process involve?
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Which type of change occurs at a constant temperature?
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What happens to the temperature of a tightly covered thermos flask containing hot water over time?
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What is an example of a closed system?
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What type of reactions take place in the human body?
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Which of the following correctly describes temperature?
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Which of the following is an example of a state function?
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What are the possible units for temperature mentioned in the text?
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What determines the enthalpy change in a system?
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What does the first law of thermodynamics state?
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Which of the following is an extensive property?
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In a galvanic cell, what type of energy conversion takes place?
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What is an intensive property?
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Which mathematical formula represents the first law of thermodynamics as mentioned in the text?
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What is the enthalpy change when glucose is oxidized by burning it in oxygen and when it is oxidized in living cells?
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What is given positive quantities in the sign convention used for heat and work?
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