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Which of the following statements accurately describes the change in entropy (∆S) of the universe during thermodynamic processes?

  • ∆S of the universe is equal to zero for irreversible processes and greater than zero for reversible processes.
  • ∆S of the universe is less than zero for irreversible processes.
  • ∆S of the universe is always greater than zero for all processes.
  • ∆S of the universe is equal to zero for reversible processes and greater than zero for irreversible processes. (correct)

A system's macrostate is defined by its macroscopic properties, whereas its microstates are defined by the configurations of its particles. Which of the following is an example of a system's macrostate?

  • A specific quantum energy level of an electron in an atom.
  • The temperature, pressure, and volume of a gas. (correct)
  • The precise position and momentum of each molecule in a gas.
  • The total kinetic energy of all particles in a solid.

According to the Third Law of Thermodynamics, what is the entropy of a perfect crystal at absolute zero (0 K)?

  • Infinite.
  • Dependent on the crystal's molar mass.
  • A minimum, non-zero positive value.
  • Zero. (correct)

Heat transfer can occur through conduction, convection, and radiation. In which of the following scenarios is heat transfer primarily driven by convection?

<p>The circulation of warm air in a room heated by a radiator. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a metal rod with one end placed in a fire. Heat is transferred through the rod to the other end, which is being held. Which of the following heat transfer mechanisms is primarily responsible for this?

<p>Conduction, due to direct contact and molecular collisions within the rod. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) in an endothermic reaction?

<p>$\Delta H$ is positive, indicating heat is absorbed from the surroundings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the second law of thermodynamics, what always happens to the total entropy of a system and its surroundings?

<p>It never decreases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following changes would most likely result in a decrease in entropy (S) within a system?

<p>Compressing a gas into a smaller volume. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Kelvin-Planck statement of the second law of thermodynamics imply about heat engines?

<p>It is impossible to build a heat engine that is 100% efficient. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?

<p>Rusting of iron. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a system where a gas expands isothermally. According to the second law of thermodynamics, what must occur?

<p>The entropy of the surroundings increases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors influences the entropy of a system? (Select the most relevant factor)

<p>The particle masses within the system. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario can heat flow from a cold object to a hot object?

<p>It can occur, but requires an input of work or energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the temperature of an object?

<p>The average kinetic energy of the particles in the object. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between temperature and molecular movement?

<p>Higher temperature means molecules move faster. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following requires the least amount of energy to raise its temperature?

<p>Gold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a substance has a high specific heat capacity, what does this indicate?

<p>It takes more energy to raise its temperature. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water has a high specific heat. How does this property benefit the human body?

<p>It helps regulate body temperature and maintain homeostasis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the water feel cold during the day and warm at night?

<p>Because water resists changes in temperature due to its high specific heat capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the formula $q = mc\Delta{T}$, calculate the heat absorbed by 500g of water when its temperature increases by 10°C. (Specific heat of water, c = 4.18 J/g·°C)

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A metal absorbs 500 J of heat, and its temperature rises from 20°C to 30°C. If the metal's mass is 200g, what is its specific heat?

<p>0.25 J/g·°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the core principle of thermodynamics?

<p>Thermodynamics studies energy changes and the flow of energy between different bodies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reversible thermodynamic process is characterized by which of the following properties?

<p>It is carried out infinitesimally slowly, maintaining equilibrium at all stages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between reversible and irreversible processes?

<p>Reversible processes occur infinitely slowly, while irreversible processes occur rapidly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics is foundational because it:

<p>Defines thermal equilibrium and allows for temperature measurement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, what happens to the internal energy of a system if it absorbs heat and performs work?

<p>The internal energy increases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A system absorbs 700 J of heat and performs 400 J of work. What is the change in internal energy of the system?

<p>300 J (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A gas expands, performing 250 J of work on its surroundings. During the expansion, it absorbs 150 J of heat. What is the change in internal energy of the gas?

<p>-100 J (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much work is done on a system if its internal energy increases by 50 J while it releases 120 J of heat?

<p>170 J (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a coffee cup calorimeter, which condition is primarily maintained?

<p>Constant pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A bomb calorimeter is specifically designed to measure which type of heat transfer?

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What is the final temperature when 150g of water at 25°C is mixed with 30g of copper at 200°C? (Specific heat of water = 4.184 J/g°C, Specific heat of copper = 0.385 J/g°C)

<p>28.4 °C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 50g aluminum block at 85°C is placed in 100g of water at 22°C. If the final temperature of the water and aluminum is 25°C, what is the approximate specific heat of the aluminum? (Specific heat of water = 4.184 J/g°C)

<p>0.90 J/g°C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 60 g silver spoon at 20 °C is placed in a cup of coffee (150 g) at 90 °C. Assuming the coffee has the same specific heat as water (4.184 J/g °C), what will be the approximate final temperature when both reach thermal equilibrium? (Specific heat of silver = 0.24 J/g °C)

<p>85.2 °C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to protect water pipes during winter?

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Why telephone lines sag when installed during summer?

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A steel bridge is 500 m long at 20°C. If the coefficient of linear expansion for steel is $12 \times 10^{-6}$ (°C)$^{-1}$, how much will the bridge expand when the temperature rises to 40°C?

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What is a calorimeter used to measure?

<p>Heat transfer during a process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily maintained in a coffee cup calorimeter?

<p>Constant pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a bomb calorimeter used to determine?

<p>The heat of combustion of a chemical reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors affects thermal expansion?

<p>Temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of a material affects its thermal expansion?

<p>Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does thermodynamics primarily study?

<p>Energy changes and energy flow between bodies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From where does the term 'thermo' in 'thermodynamics' originate?

<p>Temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes an irreversible process?

<p>Equilibrium may exist only after the completion of the process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an isolated system, which of the following is true?

<p>Neither matter nor energy can be exchanged with the surroundings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state about energy?

<p>Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but it can be converted from one form to another. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A system absorbs 500 J of heat and performs 300 J of work. What is the change in the internal energy of the system?

<p>200 J (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much work is done on a system if its internal energy increases by 100 J and it releases 80 J of heat?

<p>180 J (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is true at thermal equilibrium?

<p>There is no net flow of energy between objects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is temperature a measurement of?

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If the temperature of a substance decreases, what happens to the movement of its molecules?

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Which of the following is the SI unit of heat?

<p>Joule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a calorie defined as?

<p>The heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 degree Celsius. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a material by 1°C?

<p>Specific heat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material requires the LEAST amount of energy to raise its temperature?

<p>Gold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does water have a significant role in regulating body temperature?

<p>Water has a high specific heat capacity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the specific heat of water?

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How would a substance with a low specific heat capacity be described?

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In the formula $q = mc\Delta{T}$, what does $m$ represent?

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What happens to the total entropy of the universe during an irreversible process?

<p>It increases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a macrostate describe?

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What is enthalpy a measure of?

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According to the Third Law of Thermodynamics, what is the entropy of a perfect crystal at absolute zero?

<p>Zero (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heat?

<p>The transfer of kinetic energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an exothermic reaction, what is the sign of the enthalpy change (ΔH)?

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What is conduction?

<p>Heat transfer by direct contact. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is characteristic of an endothermic reaction?

<p>Absorbs heat from the surroundings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the total entropy of a system and its surroundings, according to the second law of thermodynamics?

<p>Always increases or remains constant. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required for heat transfer by convection to occur?

<p>A fluid (liquid or gas). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors increases entropy?

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What form of energy transfer involves rays, waves, or particles?

<p>Radiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of heat transfer can occur in a vacuum?

<p>Radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Kelvin-Planck statement, what is impossible to achieve with a heat engine?

<p>Converting heat completely into work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Clausius statement of the second law of thermodynamics explain about heat flow?

<p>Heat flows naturally from hot to cold objects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the total change of entropy for a process is greater than zero, what type of process must it be?

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What condition must be met for a reversible process to occur?

<p>The total entropy of the universe remains the same. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do microstates represent within a system?

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What is true of the change of entropy for a process occurring at constant temperature?

<p>It is equal to the heat transferred divided by the temperature. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does entropy measure in a system?

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From which word does 'thermo' in 'thermodynamics' originate?

<p>Temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an irreversible process, what happens to the total entropy of the universe?

<p>It increases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a macrostate property of a system?

<p>Temperature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes heat?

<p>The transfer of kinetic energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of heat transfer involves direct contact between substances?

<p>Conduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of heat transfer relies on the movement of fluids (liquids or gases)?

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What form of energy transfer involves electromagnetic waves?

<p>Radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heat primarily measure of?

<p>Thermal energy transfer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'temperature'?

<p>A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ∆S > 0 indicate for a process in the universe?

<p>The process is irreversible. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily held constant in a coffee cup calorimeter?

<p>Pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is enthalpy?

<p>The amount of heat absorbed or released by a system during a process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes an endothermic reaction?

<p>A reaction where the reactants have lower energy than the products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the second law of thermodynamics state about the total entropy of a system and its surroundings?

<p>It never decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Kelvin-Planck statement of the second law of thermodynamics, what is impossible for a heat engine to achieve?

<p>Complete conversion of heat energy into work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction does heat flow naturally?

<p>From hot objects to cold objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition does the total entropy of the universe remain the same?

<p>During reversible processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties decreases the entropy of a system?

<p>High density (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The evaporation of water is an example of which type of reaction?

<p>Endothermic reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate value of the specific heat of water?

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Why does the water feel cold during the day and warm at night near the sea?

<p>Water has high heat capacity compared to land. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To determine the heat of combustion for a particular chemical reaction, which type of calorimeter should be used?

<p>Bomb calorimeter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If 150 g of water at 25°C is mixed with 50 g of iron at 150°C, and the final temperature of the mixture is 35°C, how much heat did the iron lose, assuming the specific heat of iron is 0.45 J/g°C?

<p>2812.5 J (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A copper wire is installed between two poles in the summer, and it is allowed to sag. Why is this sag important?

<p>To prevent snapping of the wire in winter due to thermal contraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 50 cm aluminum rod at 25°C is heated to 75°C. Given the coefficient of linear expansion for aluminum is $24 \times 10^{-6}$ (°C)$^{-1}$, what is the change in length of the rod?

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How does the entropy change in the universe as a result of an irreversible process?

<p>It increases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During winter, water pipes are more prone to bursting. Which of the following factors contributes MOST to this phenomenon?

<p>The expansion of water upon freezing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately differintiates between macrostates and microstates of a system?

<p>Macrostates define overall system properties like temperature and pressure, while microstates detail specific particle arrangements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Third Law of Thermodynamics, what happens to the entropy of a perfect crystal as its temperature approaches absolute zero?

<p>It approaches zero. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is heat being transferred primarily through conduction?

<p>The melting of ice when it comes into contact with a warm surface. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental mechanism behind heat transfer through convection?

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Which of the following is a primary characteristic of heat transfer by radiation?

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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of temperature?

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What causes heat transfer?

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Which expression correctly represents the change in entropy of the universe for any reversible process?

<p>∆𝑆 of universe = 0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) in an exothermic reaction?

<p>$\Delta H &lt; 0$, indicating heat is released to the surroundings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the second law of thermodynamics, what happens to the total entropy of a system and its surroundings during a spontaneous process?

<p>It always increases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes leads to an increase in entropy?

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How does increasing density typically affect the entropy of a system, assuming other factors remain constant?

<p>Decreases entropy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what specific condition does the total entropy of the universe remain constant?

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A chemical reaction occurs in a closed system. If the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) is positive, which of the following must be true?

<p>The reaction is endothermic and absorbs heat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors has the most direct impact on the entropy of a system?

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Which statement relates to the practical implications of the second law of thermodynamics?

<p>No process is 100% efficient due to energy losses as heat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes temperature?

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If Substance A has the lowest specific heat, what can be implied about the total energy required to raise its temperature?

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How does a high specific heat capacity of water contribute to the human body's ability to maintain a stable internal temperature?

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A metal block and an equal mass of water are heated with the same amount of energy. Which will experience a greater temperature increase, assuming no phase change?

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Which of the following describes the relationship of the volume of a gas inside a balloon if the temperature increases?

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If 100g of water at 20°C is mixed with 50g of water at 80°C in an isolated system, what will most likely be final temperature of the water once it reaches thermal equilibrium?

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How does the specific heat capacity of water affect coastal climates compared to inland climates?

<p>Coastal climates have cooler summers and warmer winters due to the ocean's temperature regulating effects. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much heat is required to raise the temperature of 2 kg of gold from 20°C to 30°C? (Specific heat of gold = 0.13 J/g·°C)

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Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the practical application of understanding specific heat capacity?

<p>Selecting plastic as the primary material, instead of metal, to insulate handles of cooking pots, due to its low thermal conductivity and use of non-metallic substances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a calorimetry experiment, 100g of a metal at 80°C is added to 100g of water at 25°C. The final temperature of the water and metal is 30°C. What can you infer about the specific heat capacity of the metal compared to water?

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Which of the following conditions best describes a reversible thermodynamic process?

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A closed system undergoes a process where it releases 800 J of heat and performs 350 J of work. What is the change in internal energy of the system?

<p>-1150 J (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a thermodynamic system, what distinguishes a macrostate from a microstate?

<p>A macrostate is defined by a few macroscopic properties like temperature and pressure, while a microstate describes the specific microscopic configurations of the particles within the system. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a scenario where a gas is compressed inside a cylinder, and 500 J of work is done on the gas. During this compression, the gas releases 150 J of heat to its surroundings. According to the first law of thermodynamics, what is the change in internal energy of the gas?

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A perfectly insulated container holds a mixture of ice and water at equilibrium. What will happen if a small amount of heat is added to the system, assuming the system remains sealed?

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A blacksmith plunges a hot iron horseshoe into a bucket of water. Which of the following statements accurately describes the transfer of heat in this scenario?

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Why is the work obtained in an irreversible process said to be non-maximum?

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Consider a system consisting of a sealed, insulated container with two compartments separated by a removable partition. One compartment contains a gas, and the other is a vacuum. If the partition is removed, allowing the gas to expand into the vacuum, what can be said about the change in internal energy ($ \Delta U $), heat transfer (q), and work done (w) during this expansion?

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What is the definition of specific heat?

<p>The heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the units for specific heat?

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In the formula Q = mcΔT, what does 'm' represent?

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Which of the following is true regarding specific heat capacity?

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Which substance has a high specific heat capacity compared to other substances?

<p>Water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of water has the highest specific heat?

<p>Liquid water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical instrument used to measure specific heat?

<p>Calorimeter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For gases, which is greater: specific heat at constant pressure (cₚ) or specific heat at constant volume (cᵥ)?

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What is molar specific heat?

<p>The heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by one degree Celsius. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to a material's specific heat as its molecular structure becomes more complex?

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In the formula $c = Q / (mΔT)$, what does 'm' represent?

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What is a calorimeter used for?

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What principle is calorimetry based on?

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Which of the following materials has the lowest specific heat?

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What can influence a substance's specific heat?

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How does water's high specific heat affect climate?

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Which of the following applications is NOT directly related to the principle of specific heat?

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Why is specific heat important in engineering applications?

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What does a high specific heat indicate about a substance?

<p>It requires a lot of energy to change its temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In relation to the phases of a substance, which statement is correct?

<p>Specific heat differs in its solid, liquid, and gaseous phases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For an irreversible process, how does the total entropy of the universe change?

<p>It increases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best example of a system's macrostate?

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What is the entropy of a perfect crystal at absolute zero (0 K), according to the Third Law of Thermodynamics?

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Heat can be transferred via conduction, convection, and radiation. In which scenario is heat transfer primarily driven by conduction?

<p>Melting ice in coffee using a metal spoon. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes involves heat transfer through radiation?

<p>The warmth felt a distance away from a bonfire. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Substance A has a higher temperature than Substance B, what does this indicate about the particles in Substance A compared to Substance B?

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If you convert 25°C to Fahrenheit, what is the result?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between a calorie and a joule?

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Based on the specific heat capacities provided (Plastic = 1.84, Water = 4.18, Gold = 0.13), which material would experience the smallest temperature increase if the same amount of heat is applied to equal masses of each?

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In the formula $q = mc\Delta{T}$, if the mass (m) and specific heat (c) are held constant, how does the heat absorbed (q) change with an increase in temperature change ($\Delta{T}$)?

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You have two objects, one gold and one water, with equal masses. If both absorb the same amount of heat, which one will experience a greater change in temperature?

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For an endothermic reaction, how does the enthalpy (ΔH) change and how does the energy of the reactants compare to the products?

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Which of the following is a direct consequence of the Kelvin-Planck statement of the second law of thermodynamics?

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How does an increase in particle mass typically affect the entropy (S) of a system, assuming other factors remain constant?

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How does an increase in the density of a substance typically affect its entropy (S), assuming other factors remain constant?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between enthalpy change (ΔH) and heat transfer (q) at constant pressure?

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Which statement accurately describes the heat flow between objects at thermal equilibrium?

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A chemical reaction is carried out in a closed container. If the system releases heat to the surroundings, what are the correct signs for the enthalpy change (ΔH) and the type of reaction?

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Which statement best differentiates between reversible and irreversible thermodynamic processes?

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A closed system undergoes a process where it absorbs 800 J of heat and performs 500 J of work. What is the change in internal energy of the system?

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If a system releases 400 J of heat while its internal energy decreases by 100 J, how much work is done on the system?

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Consider two objects in thermal contact within an isolated system. Which of the following must be true when they reach thermal equilibrium?

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How does the zeroth law of thermodynamics enable the comparison of temperatures between two objects?

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A rigid container holds a gas at constant volume. If 200 J of heat are added to the gas, what is the work done by the gas?

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the principle of the First Law of Thermodynamics?

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A system expands against a constant external pressure of 2 atm, and its volume increases by 3 liters. How much work is done by the system in Joules (J), given that 1 L atm = 101.3 J?

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In calorimetry, why are temperature changes measured rather than direct heat transfer?

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How does a bomb calorimeter maintain a constant volume?

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When mixing water and silver at different temperatures, what principle is applied to determine the final temperature?

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Why is it important to protect water pipes during winter?

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Why are telephone lines allowed to sag when installed during summer?

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How does the coefficient of thermal expansion affect a material's response to temperature changes?

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A metal with a specific heat of $0.5 \frac{J}{g \cdot °C}$ and a mass of 25g is heated to $300°C$ and placed into 500g of water at $20°C$. If the final temperature of the water is $50°C$, is this scenario physically possible? (Specific heat of water is $4.184 \frac{J}{g \cdot °C}$)

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In a calorimetry experiment, 200g of water at $30°C$ are mixed with 20g of silver at $350°C$. The specific heat of water is $4.18 \frac{J}{g \cdot °C}$ and silver is $0.2 \frac{J}{g \cdot °C}$. After reaching thermal equilibrium, the final temperature is $52°C$. What is the amount of heat gained by the water, and what is the amount of heat lost by the silver?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between microstates and macrostates in a thermodynamic system?

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A metal spoon at room temperature is placed into a cup of hot coffee. Which of the following statements best describes the heat transfer process that occurs?

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According to the third law of thermodynamics, what condition is necessary for a substance to have zero entropy?

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Which of the following scenarios primarily exemplifies heat transfer through convection?

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In an exothermic reaction, how does the enthalpy ($ΔH$) change and what does this indicate about the heat transfer?

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Which of the following scenarios accurately describes an endothermic reaction's energy flow with respect to enthalpy ($ΔH$)?

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How does increasing the density of a substance generally affect its entropy, assuming all other factors are held constant?

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According to the Kelvin-Planck statement of the second law of thermodynamics, what is a fundamental limitation of heat engines?

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The Clausius statement of the second law of thermodynamics implies that:

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For a reversible process occurring at a constant temperature, what can be said about the total entropy change of the universe?

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A gas undergoes a thermodynamic process where its volume increases significantly. Which of the following statements best describes how this expansion affects the gas's ability to do work in subsequent processes?

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Consider a scenario where a rigid container filled with gas is heated. Which of the following statements accurately describes the energy changes within the system, assuming the volume remains constant?

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Two objects with different temperatures are brought into thermal contact within an isolated system. Which statement accurately describes how they will reach thermal equilibrium?

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A blacksmith plunges a hot iron rod into cold water. Considering heat transfer and thermodynamics, which of the following statements is most accurate?

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an irreversible process, as defined in thermodynamics?

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Why is a substance with a high specific heat capacity important for maintaining stable internal conditions in organisms?

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Imagine designing a heat engine. Which of the following adjustments would likely lead to an increase in its efficiency, according to the principles of thermodynamics?

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If a 2 kg metal block requires 4000 J of heat to raise its temperature by 5°C, what calculation determines its specific heat ($c$)?

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In coastal regions, water moderates air temperatures, causing cooler summers and warmer winters relative to inland areas. Which property of water is MOST responsible for this phenomenon?

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Consider a gas expanding into a vacuum within an insulated container. What can be said about the change in internal energy ($\Delta U$), heat exchange ($q$), and work done ($w$) during this process?

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A scientist claims to have invented a device that converts heat entirely into work in a cyclic process, without any exhaust. According to the laws of thermodynamics, which statement is most accurate regarding this claim?

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Why would a metal bench feel significantly colder than a wooden bench, even when both are at the same temperature?

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Given that the specific heat of aluminum is approximately 0.9 J/g°C and that of water is 4.2 J/g°C, if equal masses of aluminum and water are heated with the same amount of energy, what outcome will occur?

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If body temperature rises above normal, water's high specific heat helps in regulation using which of the following mechanisms?

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A blacksmith plunges a hot iron horseshoe into a bucket of water. Which of the following is likely to occur due to heat transfer?

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How does knowing the specific heat capacity of a material help engineers designing a car engine?

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In calorimetry, why are temperature changes measured instead of directly measuring heat transfer?

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A coffee cup calorimeter is used to measure the heat of a reaction at constant pressure. Which of the following statements is correct regarding volume changes in this type of calorimeter?

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In a bomb calorimeter, which of the following parameters is kept constant during the measurement of the heat of combustion?

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When 200g of water at 30°C is mixed with 20g of silver at 350°C, the final temperature is approximately 52°C. Which of the following factors has the most significant impact on why the final temperature is much closer to the water's initial temperature than the silver's?

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A 25g sample of metal at 300°C is placed into 500g of water at 20°C. The final temperature of the water is 50°C. Without performing any calculations, predict which of the following is likely closest to the specific heat of the metal?

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A cup of coffee at 95°C has its temperature reduced when a silver spoon at 25°C is placed in it. Which of the following properties of the spoon and coffee most influence the final equilibrium temperature?

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During winter, protecting water pipes is crucial because water expands upon freezing. Which of the following properties of water and ice contributes most significantly to the risk of pipes bursting?

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A steel bridge is 40 cm long at 20°C. The coefficient of linear expansion for steel is $12 \times 10^{-6}$ (°C)$^{-1}$. If the temperature increases to 30°C, which of the following changes will likely minimize thermal stress on the bridge's structure?

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What is the term for a reaction that releases heat to the surroundings?

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In an endothermic reaction, what is the sign of the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$)?

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According to the second law of thermodynamics, what happens to the total entropy of a system and its surroundings?

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According to the Kelvin-Planck statement, what is impossible for a heat engine to achieve?

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In the context of thermodynamics, what does 'H' stand for?

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Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between particle mass and entropy (S)?

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In second law of thermodynamics, during a reversible process, what happens to the total entropy of the universe?

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Which of the following is an example of a macrostate?

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Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by conduction?

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According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, what happens to energy?

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What happens to the speed of molecules as temperature increases?

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What unit is used to measure heat in the SI system?

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What is the definition of a calorie?

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Which of the following has the highest specific heat capacity?

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Why is water effective in regulating body temperature?

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If a substance has a low specific heat capacity, how would you describe it?

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What does a calorimeter measure?

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In a coffee cup calorimeter, what is kept at a constant level?

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What is a bomb calorimeter primarily used to determine?

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What happens to the dimension of a substance when there is a change in temperature?

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What is implied by a high coefficient of thermal expansion for a certain material?

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Why is it advisable to allow telephone lines to sag when stringing them between poles in summer?

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What does 'thermo' refer to in the study of thermodynamics?

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According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, what happens to energy in a closed system?

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In thermodynamics, what is a reversible process?

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In the context of thermodynamics, what is 'dynamics' related to?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of an irreversible process?

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What is primarily observed and studied in thermodynamics?

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What is the primary function of a calorimeter?

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Which parameter is kept constant in a coffee cup calorimeter?

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A bomb calorimeter is specifically designed to measure what?

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Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on thermal expansion?

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Why is it important to protect water pipes in the winter season?

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What term describes observable properties of a system at the macroscopic level, such as temperature and pressure?

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What is the method of heat transfer that involves direct contact between substances?

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Which type of heat transfer occurs through a fluid (liquid or gas) due to molecular motion?

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Which of the following describes microstates?

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When does ΔS of the universe = 0?

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What is a calorie a measure of?

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What is specific heat?

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Why does water have a crucial role in regulating body temperature?

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According to the examples shown, which of the following has the highest specific heat capacity?

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If water had a low specific heat, how would it affect the human body?

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In the equation $q = mc\Delta{T}$, what is the meaning of $q$?

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What does enthalpy measure?

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In an exothermic reaction, what is true of the enthalpy change ($\Delta$H)?

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According to the second law of thermodynamics, what is true about entropy?

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According to Clausius statement, which direction does heat flow naturally?

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When does the change of entropy remains the same?

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Which property of a particle increases entropy?

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Thermodynamics

The study of energy changes and energy flow from one body to another, focusing on energy conversion, molecular stability, and direction of change at a macroscale.

Reversible Process

A process carried out infinitesimally slowly, where equilibrium is maintained at every stage.

Irreversible Process

A process carried out rapidly, where equilibrium is only achieved after completion.

1st Law of Thermodynamics

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.

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Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

If two systems are separately in thermal equilibrium with a third system, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other

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Open System

A system that can exchange both energy and matter with its surroundings.

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Closed System

A system that can exchange energy but not matter with its surroundings.

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Isolated System

A system that can exchange neither energy nor matter with its surroundings.

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Entropy

Measure of disorder or randomness in a system.

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Macrostates

Observable properties of a system at the macroscopic level.

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Microstates

Individual configurations of particles within a system.

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Third Law of Thermodynamics

Entropy of a perfect crystal at absolute zero (0 K) is zero.

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Heat

Transfer of kinetic energy due to temperature difference.

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Enthalpy (H)

The amount of heat absorbed or released by a system during a process at constant pressure.

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Exothermic Reaction

A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings, resulting in a decrease in the system's enthalpy (ΔH < 0).

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Endothermic Reaction

A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings, leading to an increase in the system's enthalpy (ΔH > 0).

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Entropy (S)

A measure of the disorder or randomness within a system.

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Second Law of Thermodynamics

The total entropy of a system and its surroundings always increases or remains constant in a reversible process.

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Kelvin-Planck Statement

No heat engine can convert heat completely into work; some heat is always lost.

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Clausius Statement

Heat flows spontaneously from hot to cold, not the other way around, but it doesn’t mean that it is impossible for heat to flow from cold to hot body.

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Thermal Equilibrium

The state where two objects in contact reach the same temperature, and there is no net heat flow between them.

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Temperature

A measure of how hot or cold an object is, determined by the average kinetic energy of its particles.

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Calorie

The quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of pure water by 1 degree Celsius.

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Joule

The SI unit of energy, equivalent to a Newton-meter.

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Specific Heat

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a material by 1 degree Celsius.

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Low Specific Heat Capacity

Material requiring less energy to change temperature.

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High Specific Heat Capacity

Material requiring more energy to change temperature.

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Phase Transitions

The energy (heat) absorbed or released during a phase change (at const. temp)

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Effects of Heat

Heat transfer affect temperature, phase and size of a material

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Calorimeter

A device used to measure heat transfer during chemical or physical processes.

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Coffee cup calorimeter

A calorimeter that maintains constant pressure, allowing volume changes.

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Bomb calorimeter

A calorimeter that maintains constant volume, typically used for combustion reactions.

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Linear expansion

The change in a substance's dimension due to a change in temperature.

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Temperature Effect on Thermal Expansion

The higher the temperature change, the greater the expansion.

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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

A value indicating how much a material expands for each degree Celsius change in temperature.

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Coefficient Size

Higher coefficient means more expansion per degree Celsius of temperature change.

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Protect Water Pipes in Winter

Protect pipes because water expands when it freezes, potentially bursting the pipes.

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High Temperature Effect

Molecules move faster.

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Low Temperature Effect

Molecules move slower.

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Calorie Definition

Quantity of heat to raise temperature of 1g of water by 1°C.

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Joule (J)

SI unit of energy.

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Low Specific Heat Cap.

Materials that require less energy to change temperature.

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High Specific Heat Cap.

Materials that require more energy to change temperature.

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Heat: Multiple Effects

The effect of heat related with temperature, phase and size of a material.

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Water in the Body

70% water. Regulates temperature.

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Heat Equation

q = mcΔT

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What is Thermodynamics?

The study of the relationship between heat, work, and energy, and the conversion of energy from one form to another.

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Zeroth Law

A statement that if two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

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First Law of Thermodynamics

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but it can be transformed from one form to another. ΔU = q + w.

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What does a calorimeter do?

Measures heat transfer in chemical/physical processes by detecting temperature changes.

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Coffee Cup Calorimeter: Pressure?

Maintains constant pressure, allowing volume to change during the process.

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Bomb Calorimeter: Volume?

Maintains constant volume, commonly used to measure heat of combustion.

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What is linear expansion?

Change in a material’s length due to a change in temperature.

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What is the coefficient of thermal expansion?

The material property which determines how much it expands or contracts with temperature.

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Entropy Change (ΔS)

Change in disorder related to heat transfer, divided by temperature (in Kelvin).

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Entropy and Equilibrium

At equilibrium, ΔS = 0; otherwise, it's > 0, indicating increasing disorder.

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Heat Transfer

Transfer of kinetic energy due to temperature differences.

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Conduction

Heat transfer through direct contact.

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Convection

Heat transfer through fluids (liquids or gases) via molecular motion.

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Radiation

Energy radiated or transmitted as rays, waves, or particles.

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Absolute Zero (0 K)

The temperature at which all molecular movement stops and entropy is zero in a perfect crystal.

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Enthalpy

The amount of heat exchanged between a system and its surroundings at constant pressure.

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Exothermic: Reactants vs. Products

Products have lower energy than reactants.

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Endothermic: Reactants vs. Products

Products have higher energy than reactants

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Factors Affecting Entropy

Mass, Density.

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2nd Law of Thermodynamics: Kelvin-Planck

No engine can convert all heat into work; some heat is always wasted.

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2nd Law and Heat Flow

Heat flows spontaneously from hot to cold.

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ΔU = q + w

Internal energy change equals heat plus work: U = q + w

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Enthalpy Definition

Amount of heat absorbed or released by a system at constant pressure.

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Entropy Definition

Measure of disorder or randomness in a system.

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2nd Law of Thermodynamics

The total entropy of a system and its surroundings always increases or remains constant in a reversible process.

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Entropy in Reversible Processes

In reversible processes, the total entropy of the universe remains the same.

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Particle Mass and Entropy

Heavier particles have higher entropy.

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Thermal Expansion

Change in dimension due to changes in temperature.

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Temperature and Expansion

Higher temp change leads to greater expansion.

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Entropy Change

Heat added or released during a process divided by the temperature (in Kelvin). Symbol: ΔS

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Entropy Increase

For all real (irreversible) processes, the total entropy of the universe increases.

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Heat Transfer Definition

Transfer of kinetic energy from one medium to another due to temperature difference.

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Conduction (Heat)

Heat transfer through direct physical contact.

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Convection (Heat)

Heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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Radiation (Heat)

Energy radiated or transmitted as waves or particles.

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Temperature Definition

Measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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Celsius Scale

A temperature scale where 0°C is the freezing point and 100°C is the boiling point of water.

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Calorie (cal)

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of pure water by 1 degree Celsius.

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Specific Heat Capacity

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.

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Low Specific Heat

Materials that require only a small amount of energy to increase in temperature.

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High Specific Heat

Materials that require a large amount of energy to increase in temperature.

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Phase change

Heat is gained/lost, causing a substance to transition between solid, liquid, and gas.

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Effect of low water specific heat

If water had a low specific heat it could increase the temperature in the system quickly, disrupting the normal hemostasis of the human body.

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The Heat Equation

q = mcΔT: Where q is heat, m is mass, c is specific heat, and ΔT is temperature change.

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Exothermic: ΔH

Heat transfer from system with negative enthalpy.

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Endothermic: ΔH

Heat transfer to system with positive enthalpy.

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Heat and Temperature

The relationship between an amount of heat added or released during a process and the temperature.

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Macroscopic Level

Represent the observable bulk properties of a system.

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Number Of Arrangements

A measure of the number of possible arrangements to make a macrostate.

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What is a Calorimeter?

A device to measure heat transfer in chemical or physical processes.

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Factors affecting thermal expansion

Higher temperature change → higher expansion; quantified by the coefficient of thermal expansion

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Celsius

A scale where water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.

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Kelvin

A scale where water freezes at 273.15 K and boils at 373.15 K.

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Fahrenheit

A scale where water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.

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Rankine

A temperature scale where absolute zero is 0 °R.

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Kilocalorie (kcal)

1 kcal = 1000 calories

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Specific Heat Formula

Q = mcΔT, where Q is heat energy, m is mass, c is specific heat, and ΔT is temperature change.

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Specific Heat at Constant Pressure (cₚ)

Specific heat measured at constant pressure.

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Specific Heat at Constant Volume (cᵥ)

Specific heat measured at constant volume.

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Molar Specific Heat

Amount of heat to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by 1 degree Celsius (or 1 Kelvin).

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Calorimetry Principle

In an isolated system, heat lost by one substance equals heat gained by another.

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Heat Transfer Equation in Calorimetry

Q_lost = -Q_gained: Heat lost by one substance is equal to the heat gained by another substance.

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Specific Heat Definition

Energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.

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Engineering Application

Designing cooling systems, engines and other thermal devices.

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Cooking Application

Using high specific heat to transfer a lot of heat without large temperature changes.

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Material Science Application

Selecting materials with desired thermal properties based on how they handle heat.

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Temperature's effect

Specific heat changes with temperature, but is often regarded as constant over narrow temperature ranges.

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Phase's effect

A substance's specific heat differs between its solid, liquid, and gaseous states.

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Molecular Structure's Effect

More complex structures have higher specific heat due to more ways to absorb energy.

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Calorimeter use

Measures the heat transfer during a process.

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Specific Heat Significance

Fundamental property in thermodynamics and heat transfer.

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Specific Heat Prediction

Predict materials' response to temperature changes.

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Thermodynamics Definition

The study of energy changes and the flow of energy from one body to another

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Internal Energy Formula

U = q + w

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Temperature Effect on Expansion

The higher the temperature change, the higher the expansion.

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Mixing Water and Silver

Final Temperature = 52°C

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2nd Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy

Entropy in an isolated system always increases or remains constant. Disorder never decreases.

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2nd Law of Thermodynamics: Efficiency

No heat engine can convert heat completely into work; some heat released.

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Water's Body Role

Water's crucial job is to maintain a constant body temperature.

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Protect Water Pipes

Protect pipes because water expands when it freezes, potentially causing bursts.

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Sagging Telephone Lines

Allow them to sag to accommodate for contraction during cold weather.

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2nd Law of Thermodynamics (Entropy)

The total entropy of a system and its surroundings will never decrease.

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Mass & Entropy

Heavier particles have higher entropy and greater disorder.

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Coefficient of the expansion and its relation to the expansion.

The higher the coefficient, the higher the expansion.

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Heat flow

Heat flows naturally from hot to cold objects.

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Reversible Process: Entropy

When a reversible process occurs, the total entropy of the universe remains the same.

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Coffee Cup Calorimeter Condition

Constant pressure, volume may vary.

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Bomb Calorimeter Condition

Constant volume, typically used for combustion heat measurement.

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Coefficient of Linear Expansion

A constant indicating how much a material expands per degree Celsius.

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What is temperature?

The measurement of how hot or cold an object is.

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What is a calorie?

The quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of pure water by 1 degree Celsius.

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What is a Joule?

SI unit of energy, equal to a Newton-meter.

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What is Low Specific Heat Capacity?

Material needing less energy to change temperature.

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What is High Specific Heat Capacity?

Material needing more energy to change temperature.

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Why water temp changes slowly?

Water remains cold in the day and warm at night due to its high specific heat capacity.

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Why does the human body have water?

Maintains a stable body temperature due to water's high specific heat.

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What is the heat absorbed by 375g of water when its temperature increases by 25°C?

3.9 x 10^4 J

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What is specific Heat?

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a material by 1 degree Celsius.

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What is the specific heat of copper with mass 57.8, changes from 25C to 36C when the metal absorbs 246J of heat.

0.12 J/g°C

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Study Notes

  • Perfection is an illusion when it comes to achieving 100% efficiency in a heat engine
  • The beauty of flaws and the resilience they inspire should be celebrated

Reversible and Irreversible Thermodynamic Processes

  • Reversible processes are carried out infinitesimally slowly, keeping equilibrium undisturbed at any stage
  • Reversible processes take infinite time for completion and yield maximum work
  • Irreversible processes are carried out rapidly, where equilibrium may exist only after completion
  • Irreversible processes take a finite time for completion and the work obtained in not maximum
  • Reversible processes are those where the system and surroundings can return to original states by exactly reversing the process
  • Irreversible processes cannot be undone by exactly reversing the change to the system
  • Spontaneous and real processes are irreversible

Types of System Interaction

  • "Isolated" systems exchange neither matter nor heat with the surroundings
  • "Closed" systems exchange heat but not matter with the surroundings
  • "Open" systems exchange both matter and heat with the surroundings

Thermodynamic Laws

  • Energy is conserved, and its form can be converted (1st Law)
  • Energies can flow and equilibrate (2nd Law)
  • Thermal equilibrium is transitive (0th Law)
  • "Driving force" for equilibration uniquely defined (3rd Law)
  • Zeroth Law defines Temperature
  • First Law defines Internal Energy
  • Second Law defines Entropy
  • Third Law defines Absolute Zero

Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

  • If two thermodynamic systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third one, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

First Law of Thermodynamics

  • Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed, but it can be converted from one form to another
  • The transfer of energy between a chemical reaction system and its surroundings occurs as work or heat
  • Formula for change in internal energy: ΔU = q + w, where ΔU is the change in internal energy, q is heat, and w is work.
  • Q is + if heat is added to the system
  • Q is - if heat is lost by the system
  • W is + if work is done by the system
  • W is - if work is done on the system
  • There internal energy of the system increases since more heat is absorbed than the work done

Thermodynamic Processes

  • Isobaric process: Thermodynamic process in which the pressure remains constant
  • Isochoric process: Thermodynamic process in which the volume remains constant
  • Adiabatic process: Thermodynamic process in which there is no heat transfer involved
  • Isothermal process: The process in which the temperature remains constant

Enthalpy

  • Formula: ΔH = Σn ΔH(products) − Σn ΔH(reactants)
  • Where ΔH is the change in enthalpy, the sum of the standard enthalpies of formation of the products minus the sum of the standard enthalpies of formation of the reactants
  • If the system is hotter after the reaction than before, it's an exothermic reaction
  • Chemical reactions that release heat energy to the surroundings are exothermic
  • Exothermic reactions have a negative enthalpy change (ΔH < 0)
  • Reactants yield products in exothermic reactions
  • Example of exothermic reactions, rusting
  • If the system is colder after the reaction, it's an endothermic reaction
  • Chemical reactions that absorb heat energy from the surroundings is endothermic
  • Endothermic reactions have a positive enthalpy change (ΔH > 0)
  • Reactants are less than products in endothermic reactions
  • Examples of endothermic reactions: cooking an egg, evaporation

Second Law of Thermodynamics

  • Entropy is a measure of the disorder in a system.
  • Systems tend to gain entropy over time.
  • Total entropy of both a system and its surroundings will never decrease.
  • Factors affecting entropy: particle masses and density
  • The change of entropy for a process occurring at constant temperature is defined as the heat (H) added or released during the process divided by the temperature (T) in kelvin
  • Formula: ΔS = 0 for reversible processes
  • Formula: ΔS > 0 for irreversible processes

What is Heat?

  • Heat is the transfer of kinetic energy from one medium or object to another, or from an energy source to a medium or object
  • It is the transfer of thermal energy from one object to another object, when the objects have different temperatures
  • Types of heat transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation
  • Conduction - the transfer of heat from one substance to another by direct contact
  • Convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
  • Radiation - energy that is radiate or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles

What is Temperature?

  • Temperature measures how hot or cold an object is
  • Temperature is determined by the average energy of the particles
  • Formulas:
    • °Fahrenheit = (9/5 × °C) + 32
    • °Celsius = (°F - 32) × 5/9
    • °Kelvin = °C + 273.15
    • °Rankine = °F + 459.67

Effects of Heat?

  • Calorie: the quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of pure water by 1 degree Celsius
    • 1 kcal = 1000 calories = 1 Calorie (nutrition)
  • Joule is the SI unit of energy
  • Named after British physicist
  • 1 cal = joules
  • 1000 J = 1 kJ
  • Effects of heat:
    • Rise in temperature
    • Change in phase
    • Change in size
    • Chemical change

Specific Heat

  • Specific Heat is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a material by 1°C
  • Formula: Q = m c ΔT -Where:
    • Q = energy transferred (joules)
    • m = mass of water (grams)
    • c = specific heat capacity
    • ΔT = temperature change (K or °C)
  • Materials with low specific heat capacity heat up quickly.
  • Metal have low specific heat capacity
  • Water has higher specific heat capacity

Calorimeter

  • It is a means to measure heat transfer during chemical or physical processes
  • It measures heat transfer in terms of temperature changes
  • "Coffee cup" calorimeters maintain constant pressure but volume changes may occur
  • Equation for a coffee cup calorimeter: -q(lost) = q(gained), and -mCΔT = mCΔT
  • Bomb calorimeter maintains constant volume

Linear Expansion

  • Formula: ΔL = α⋅L₀⋅ΔT where:
    • ΔL is the change in length,
    • α is the coefficient of linear expansion,
    • L₀ is the original length, and
    • ΔT is the change in temperature
  • Higher changes in temperature lead to greater expansion
  • Materials with higher coefficients of thermal expansion experience greater expansion
  • The Eiffel Tower can get about 17cm taller in the summer due to thermal expansion caused by exposure to the hot summer sun

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