First Law of Thermodynamics

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First Law of Thermodynamics: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Sign Conventions for Work, First Law of Thermodynamics, Conclusions from First Law of Thermodynamics & Sign Conventions in Thermodynamics etc.

Important Questions on First Law of Thermodynamics

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When 1 mol of a gas is heated at constant volume, temperature is raised from 298 to 380 K. If heat supplied to the gas is 500 J, then which statement is correct?

                               

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If ΔH is the change in enthalpy and ΔE, the change in internal energy accompanying a gaseous reaction, then

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Which among the following are true for an irreversible isothermal expansion of an ideal gas?

(i) W=-Q
(ii) U=0
(iii) ΔH0
(iv) ΔT=0

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A heat engine absorbs heat Q1 at temperature T1 and heat Q2 at temperature T2. Work done by the engine is Q1+Q2 J. This data

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A gas undergoes change from state A to state B. In this process, the heat absorbed and work done by the gas is 5 J and 8 J, respectively. Now gas is brought back to A by another process during which 3 J of heat is evolved. In this reverse process of B to A.

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Calculate the internal energy of a gas that absorbs 400 J of heat and expands from1×10-3 m3 to 3×10-3 m3 against a constant pressure 1 bar. 

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The ratio Kp to Kc of a reaction is 24.63 L atm mol–1 at 27°C. If heat of reaction at constant pressure is 98.8 kcal, calculate the heat of reaction (in kcal) at constant volume? (Report the value in the nearest integer)

(use R values 0.0821lit atm mole-1k-1and 2X10-3 kcal mole-1k-1)

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A gas is enclosed in a cylinder with a piston. Weights are added to the piston, giving a total mass of 2.20 kg. As a result, the gas is compressed and the weights are lowered 0.25 m. At the same time, 1.50 J of heat is evolved from the system. Calculate the change in internal energy of the system and report the answer in the nearest integer value

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For the reaction at 25°C,

NH3(g)12N2(g)+32H2(g); H°=11.04 kcal

Calculate ΔU° for the reaction at the given temperature.

(Note: Report your answer after multiplying with 100 and rounding up to the nearest integer value.)

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The ratio Kp to Kc of a reaction is 24.63 L atm mol–1 at 27°C. If heat of reaction at constant pressure is 98.6 kcal, what is the heat of reaction (in kcal)  at constant volume?

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The specific heat of a certain substance is 0.86 J g-1 K-1. Assuming ideal solution behavior, the energy required (in J) to heat 10 g of 1 molal of its aqueous solution from 300 K to 310 K is closest to :

[Given: molar mass of the substance =58 g mol-1; specific heat of water =4.2 J g-1 K-1]

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According to IUPAC conventions work done on the surroundings is :

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Which of the following statements are correct as per IUPAC sign convention ?

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U=q+W is mathematical expression for

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A gas is compressed adiabatically by doing work of 150 J . What is the change in internal energy of the gas ?

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A system goes from A and B by two different paths in the P-V diagram as shown in figure. Heat given to the system in path 1 is 1100J . Also the work done by the system along path 1 is more than path 2 by 150J . What is the heat exchanged by the system in path 2 ?
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Calculate amount of heat supplied to the gas to go from A to B If internal energy change of gas along AB is 10J. The given figure shows a change of state A to state C by two paths ABC and AC for an ideal gas :

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Consider an ideal gas which undergoes a cyclic process as below:

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ΔUBC=-5kJmol-1

qAB=2kJmol-1

WAB=-5kJmol-1

WCA=3kJmol-1

Then the Heat absorbed by the system during process CA is ____ kJmol-1

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With a change in internal energy, E=30 L atm, one mole of a non-ideal gas undergoes a change of state (2.0 atm, 3.0 L, 95 K) 4.0 atm, 5.0 L, 245 K ΔE=30.0 L atm. Then, change in enthalpy ΔH of the process in L atm is_______________.

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Calculate the increase in internal energy of system when 40 joule heat is supplied and the work done by a system is 8 joule