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Mastering Specific Heat and Thermodynamics
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Mastering Specific Heat and Thermodynamics

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Which one of these is the correct equation to calculate the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of a substance in a batch heating or cooling process?

  • $Q/t = MC\Delta T$
  • $Q/t = mass flow rate \times specific heat \times temp change$
  • $Q = mass \times average specific heat \times temp change$
  • $Q = MC\Delta T$ (correct)
  • Which one of these is the correct definition of specific heat at constant pressure?

  • The amount of heat required to raise unit mass by unit temperature rise under constant pressure
  • The amount of heat required to raise unit mass by unit temperature rise under constant volume
  • The amount of heat required to raise unit mass by unit temperature rise at constant pressure (correct)
  • The amount of heat required to raise unit mass by unit temperature rise at constant volume
  • Which one of these is the correct equation to calculate specific heat based on the composition of a substance?

  • $Cv = \sum(X_i \cdot Cv_i)$
  • $Cp = \sum(X_i \cdot Cp_i)$ (correct)
  • $Cp = \sum(X_i \cdot Cv_i)$
  • $Cv = \sum(X_i \cdot Cp_i)$
  • Which of the following is true about the behavior of foods during freezing?

    <p>The effective freezing time is defined as the time required to reduce the temperature at the fastest cooling point from the ambient temperature to -15°C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount of heat removed to freeze 200kg of apples from 25°C to -20°C?

    <p>82,112 kJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the change in enthalpy (ΔH) for a process taking place at constant pressure when heat is absorbed?

    <p>ΔH is positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the change in enthalpy (ΔH) for the reverse process of vaporization?

    <p>ΔH is negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the rate of heat loss from the sample in the method of cooling?

    <p>$m_1c_1\frac{dT}{dt} + mc_cc = m_2c_2\frac{dT}{dt} + mc_cc$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of insulating the calorimeter in the method of mixtures?

    <p>To minimize heat loss to the surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the cooling rate and the specific heat in the method of cooling?

    <p>The cooling rate is inversely proportional to the specific heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using an electrical element in the calorimeter in the electrical methods?

    <p>To eliminate heat loss from the calorimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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