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What does the second law of Thermodynamics state about spontaneous processes?

The entropy of the Universe increases. (correct)

The entropy of the Universe decreases.

The entropy of isolated systems decreases.

The entropy of the Universe remains constant.

How is the total entropy change of the Universe calculated?

By multiplying the entropy changes of the system and surroundings.

By averaging the entropy of the system and surroundings.

By subtracting the entropy change of the system from that of the surroundings.

By adding the entropy changes of the system and the surroundings. (correct)

What is the key requirement for evaluating the entropy change of a system?

The process must be exothermic.

Only reversible processes can be analyzed. (correct)

The process must have a net entropy change of zero.

The process must occur in a closed system.

In an isolated system, what is the possible condition for entropy change?

Entropy change can be negative, zero, or positive. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the entropy of a system when a spontaneous process occurs in an isolated system?

It increases to a maximum at equilibrium. Signup and view all the answers

What does the compressibility factor (Z) equal for ideal gases?

Z = 1 Signup and view all the answers

What dominates at high pressures according to the behavior of real gases?

Repelling forces Signup and view all the answers

What does the first law of thermodynamics state about energy in a closed system?

The total energy remains constant. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes work in the context of thermodynamics?

It is a measure of the capacity of a system to do work. Signup and view all the answers

How is heat defined in thermodynamics?

The transfer of energy between systems. Signup and view all the answers

What does internal energy (U) include?

Total kinetic and potential energy of molecular motion. Signup and view all the answers

Who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1910 for contributions to the understanding of gases?

Johannes Diderik van der Waals Signup and view all the answers

What is the work done against the surrounding pressure referred to as?

Pressure-volume work Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of heat capacity?

Joule per kelvin Signup and view all the answers

How much heat is required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water from 0 °C to 100 °C, given the specific heat is 4.19 kJ/kg·K?

419 kJ Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the heat capacity measured at constant volume?

Isochoric heat capacity Signup and view all the answers

What defines molar heat capacity?

Heat required to raise the temperature of one mole by one degree Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does not affect heat capacity in the case of ideal gases?

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the heat change in a system when the volume is constant during a process?

It equals the change in internal energy Signup and view all the answers

In bomb calorimetry, what does the calorimeter primarily measure?

The change in temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding constant pressure processes?

They are more common than constant volume processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard enthalpy change, ΔcH, for the combustion of glycine based on the provided calculations?

-969.0 kJ mol−1 Signup and view all the answers

In the combustion of methane, which functional relationship is used to find the change in enthalpy ΔcH?

ΔcH = ΔcU + ΔνgasRT Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes Hess’s Law?

Enthalpy change is a state function and depends only on initial and final states. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that pVm is negligible for liquids in calculations of enthalpy?

The value of pVm for liquids is significantly smaller. Signup and view all the answers

During the combustion of methane, which of the following species experiences a change in enthalpy?

All species involved Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the value of pVm for the liquid water under the given conditions.

1.8 J mol−1 Signup and view all the answers

What do the Δνgas values indicate in the context of enthalpy change calculations?

The difference in stoichiometric coefficients of gaseous species. Signup and view all the answers

In the provided chemical equation for the combustion of glycine, how many moles of O2 are required?

9/4 moles Signup and view all the answers

What effect does adding heat have on an endothermic reaction?

It causes a net forward reaction. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Van 't Hoff equation, what happens to the equilibrium constant K when temperature increases for an endothermic reaction?

K increases. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding exothermic reactions?

Heat is a product. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the concentration of hydrogen iodide when the temperature increases for the reaction H2(g) + I2(g) ⇄ 2HI(g)?

Concentration of HI will decrease. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a positive value of ΔH for a reaction?

It is an endothermic reaction. Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction N2O4(g) ⇄ 2NO2(g), what effect does an increase in temperature have?

It favors the formation of NO2. Signup and view all the answers

If the ΔHo for CO(g) + H2O(g) ⇄ CO2(g) + H2(g) is -46 kJ, what type of reaction is this?

Exothermic reaction. Signup and view all the answers

In thermodynamics, what does a negative value of ΔG indicate?

The reaction is thermodynamically favourable. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an open system in thermodynamics?

Matter and energy can be exchanged with its surroundings. Signup and view all the answers

Which property is an example of an extensive property?

Mass Signup and view all the answers

How do state functions differ from path functions?

State functions depend only on the current state of the system. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following systems is correctly categorized as adiabatic?

A stoppered vacuum flask where energy and matter can't be exchanged. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of thermodynamics?

The properties and transformations of energy. Signup and view all the answers

Which pair of properties includes one extensive and one intensive property?

Volume and temperature Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a system is described as closed (diathermic)?

Only energy can be exchanged while matter remains contained. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a thermodynamic potential?

Internal Energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign of the standard enthalpy change ΔcH for the combustion of glycine?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

What does the dimensionless number νgas represent in the context of enthalpy calculations?

The change in gas phase stoichiometry Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the activity 'a' of a substance in thermodynamics?

The effective concentration of a substance Signup and view all the answers

In the combustion of methane, which component significantly contributes to the value of pVm in the enthalpy calculations?

Methane gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the thermodynamic criterion for spontaneous change at constant temperature and pressure?

ΔG < 0 Signup and view all the answers

According to Hess's Law, how is the change in enthalpy for a reaction determined?

It is independent of the path taken. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Law of Mass Action, what does the rate of a chemical reaction depend on?

The active masses of the reacting substances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Gibbs energy of mixing is correct?

It tends to be minimized for spontaneous processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the enthalpy change for the combustion of methane when specified conditions indicate ΔcH = -890 kJ?

Energy is released Signup and view all the answers

How does the molar volume of gases compare to that of liquids, based on the discussed principles?

Gases have a significantly higher molar volume Signup and view all the answers

At equilibrium, what can be expected about the amounts of reactants and products present?

Substantial amounts of both reactants and products are present Signup and view all the answers

In the provided example, what reaction enthalpy value reflects the overall change in the combustion of glycine?

-969.0 kJ mol−1 Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Gibbs energy when a reaction 'does not go' due to very little reactants being converted into products?

ΔG increases significantly Signup and view all the answers

How does the free energy of mixing for ideal gases relate to the component concentrations?

It is directly proportional to the logarithm of the mole fractions Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the reaction pathway have on the calculated enthalpy change according to Hess’s Law?

It has no effect on the enthalpy change Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to consider non-ideal behavior in thermodynamic equations?

To accurately predict behaviors as solute concentration rises Signup and view all the answers

What does a smaller value of the acidity constant, Ka, indicate about an acid?

It is a weak acid. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acids is considered a strong acid?

Nitric acid (HNO3) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Ka and Kb regarding the strength of an acid and its conjugate base?

As Kb increases, Ka decreases. Signup and view all the answers

For a weak base like ammonia (NH3), what can be said about its equilibrium constant Kb?

Kb is less than 1. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the pH of a solution of a weak acid?

It can be determined by setting up an equilibrium table. Signup and view all the answers

How does pKa relate to the strength of an acid?

Lower pKa values indicate stronger acids. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the autoprotolysis constant for water, Kw?

It relates the concentrations of hydronium and hydroxide ions. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the strength of a base as its conjugate acid's strength increases?

The base's strength decreases. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an endothermic reaction regarding heat?

Heat is absorbed as a reactant. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if heat is removed from an endothermic reaction?

The equilibrium will favor the reverse reaction. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Van 't Hoff equation, how does an increase in temperature affect the equilibrium constant for an endothermic reaction?

The equilibrium constant increases. Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction N2O4(g) ⇄ 2 NO2(g), what color change is observed when the temperature is increased?

The gas mixture becomes more brown. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign of ΔH for a reaction that favors low temperatures and is exothermic?

ΔH = -51 kJ. Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction H2(g) + I2(g) ⇄ 2HI(g) with ΔH = -51.0 kJ, what will happen to the concentrations when temperature is increased?

Concentration of HI will decrease. Signup and view all the answers

What does a negative value of ΔG signify in a reaction?

The reaction is thermodynamically favorable. Signup and view all the answers

For the reaction CO(g) + H2O(g) ⇄ CO2(g) + H2(g) with ΔH = -46 kJ, at high temperatures how is the equilibrium affected?

It favors the reactants CO and H2O. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the reaction rate when the pressure is increased by decreasing the volume of the container?

The forward reaction speeds up initially. Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇄ 2SO3(g), which condition is favored if pressure is increased?

The forward reaction will be favored. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of reducing the volume of a container from 15 mL to 7.5 mL on the concentration of gases?

Concentrations double immediately. Signup and view all the answers

For the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇄ CH3OH(g), what is the expected behavior under increased pressure conditions?

The reaction will shift right favoring products. Signup and view all the answers

According to Le Châtelier's Principle, what will happen to equilibrium when water is removed from an esterification reaction?

Equilibrium will shift right to improve yield. Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature affect the equilibrium constant for an endothermic reaction?

It increases the equilibrium constant. Signup and view all the answers

What is the equilibrium position change when the forward reaction produces more moles of gas?

Shift towards reactants when increasing volume. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs at equilibrium between the forward and reverse reactions?

Both reactions occur at the same rate. Signup and view all the answers

What does the standard reaction enthalpy, Δ rH, represent?

The difference between product and reactant enthalpies weighted by stoichiometric coefficients Signup and view all the answers

In the context of predicting reaction enthalpy, what simplification is assumed regarding heat capacity?

It is constant within the range of temperatures considered Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a reversible thermodynamic change?

An infinitesimal modification of a variable can reverse it Signup and view all the answers

How does the direction of spontaneous change in thermodynamic processes generally occur?

From non-equilibrium states to equilibrium states Signup and view all the answers

When considering the enthalpy of reaction at different temperatures, which equation is relevant?

ΔH = C(T2 - T1) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario illustrates an irreversible process?

A chemical reaction reaching completion without reversion Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of equal internal and external pressures in a thermodynamic system?

Equilibrium is achieved in the system Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential in determining whether reactions occur in a specific direction when considering thermodynamic laws?

The change in entropy associated with the process Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thermodynamics: Fundamentals

Thermodynamics describes the macroscopic state of a complex system through a few macroscopic variables, such as pressure and temperature, known as state variables, and through thermodynamic potentials.
This subject encompasses a wide range of phenomena, including the efficiency of heat engines and heat pumps, as well as chemical processes and life processes.
Thermodynamics doesn't just focus on steam engines; it's about nearly everything.

Systems and Surroundings

A system is the specific part of the universe being studied (e.g., a block of iron, a beaker of water, an engine, a human body).
The surroundings refer to the rest of the universe outside the system.
Systems are classified as open, closed, or isolated based on their interaction with the surroundings regarding matter and energy exchange.

Types of Systems

Open system: Matter and energy can be exchanged between the system and its surroundings. (e.g., an open flask)
Closed system (diathermic system): Only energy can be exchanged between the system and its surroundings. (e.g., a sealed bottle)
Isolated system (adiabatic system): Neither matter nor energy can be exchanged with the surroundings. (e.g., a stoppered vacuum flask)

Properties of Systems

Extensive properties: Depend on the amount of matter in the system (e.g., mass, volume). For example, 2kg of iron occupy twice the volume of 1 kg of iron.
Intensive properties: Independent of the amount of matter in the system (e.g., temperature, density). For instance, the density of iron is 8.9 kg/cm³.

State and Path Functions

State functions: Their value depends only on the current state of the system, not the path taken to reach that state (e.g., internal energy, enthalpy, entropy).
Path functions: Their value depends on the path taken to reach the specific state (e.g., heat, work).

Laws of Thermodynamics

Zeroth Law: All parts of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium have the same temperature. This is the basis of thermometers.
First Law: Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed. The change in internal energy of a system is equal to the heat added to the system minus the work done by the system.
Second Law: Spontaneous processes always proceed in the direction of increasing total entropy (in an isolated system). Reversible processes have zero change in entropy, while irreversible ones have a positive change.
Third Law: The entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero as the temperature approaches absolute zero.

Thermodynamic Temperature

Thermodynamic temperature is measured in Kelvin (K).
The Kelvin scale is equivalent to the Celsius scale.

Thermodynamic Processes

Isochoric process: Constant volume (e.g., change in a sealed container)
Isobaric process: Constant pressure (e.g., a reaction in an open container)
Isothermal process: Constant temperature (e.g., a phase change)
Adiabatic process: No heat exchange with the surroundings (e.g., a thermos).

Ideal Gas Law

The state equation for an ideal gas is pV = nRT, where:
- p is pressure
- V is volume
- n is the number of moles
- R is the ideal gas constant
- T is temperature

Enthalpy (H)

Enthalpy is a thermodynamic potential, defined as H = U + pV.
It is used for constant-pressure processes because the enthalpy change, dH, is equal to the heat exchanged at constant pressure, qp.
The relationship between enthalpy and temperature is dH = Cp dT

Standard Enthalpy of Formation

The standard enthalpy of formation (ΔHf°) of a substance is the enthalpy change when one mole of the substance is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states at 298K and 1 atm of pressure.

Hess's Law

Hess's law states that the enthalpy change of a reaction is independent of the pathway taken to reach the final state.
The enthalpy change for a reaction can be determined by summing the enthalpy changes for any set of individual reaction steps that together achieve the original reaction.

Entropy (S)

Entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness.
The change in entropy (dS) for a process can be calculated as: dS = dqrev / T for a reversible process

Gibbs Free Energy (G)

Gibbs free energy (G) is a thermodynamic potential that measures the maximum reversible work that may be performed by a thermodynamically closed system at a constant temperature and pressure. It's defined as G = H - TS.
A change in Gibbs free energy is related to the spontaneity of a process: If ∆G < 0, the process is spontaneous; ∆G = 0 corresponds to equilibrium; and ∆G > 0 corresponds to a non-spontaneous process.

Equilibrium Constant

The equilibrium constant (K) relates the standard Gibbs energy change for a reaction (at a given temperature) to the equilibrium concentrations of the products and reactants: ∆G = −RT ln K
The value of K indicates the relative amounts of products and reactants present at equilibrium, and it depends on temperature.

Le Châtelier's Principle

When a change is made to a system in equilibrium, the system shifts in the direction that relieves the stress of the change

Reaction Rates

Reaction rate is the speed at which a chemical reaction proceeds.
The order of a reaction refers to the power of each reactant in the rate law.

Activation Energy

Activation energy (Ea) is the minimum energy required for a reaction to occur
The higher the Ea, the slower the rate of the reaction

Catalysts

Catalysts increase the rate of a reaction by providing an alternative reaction pathways with lower activation energy, leading to higher reaction rates

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