Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Second Law of Thermodynamics: Overview

In this topic, we will learn the second law of thermodynamics. The concept of Kelvin-Planck and Clausius’s statement is also explained here with the help of diagrams.

Important Questions on Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Considering entropy (S) as a thermodynamic parameter, the criterion for the spontaneity of any process is:

                               

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2 mol of an ideal gas at  27°C temperature is expanded reversibly from 2 L to 20 L. Find the entropy change. R=2 cal/mol K    

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Calculate the average molar heat capacity at constant volume of gaseous mixture contained 2 more of each of two ideal gases.

[A(Cv,m=32R) and B(Cv,m=52R)]

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Derive the formula for entropy change during mixing of ideal gases at constant temperature and pressure.

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Write about the entropy change involved in transition of one crystalline phase into another.

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What is the entropy change involved in the phase transition of water from liquid state to vapour state?

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Describe the entropy change during phase transition.

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How can you relate carnot cycle with second law of thermodynamics?

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Carnot cycle can be related to second law of thermodynamics.

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According to the Kelvin–Planck statement, the efficiency of heat engine is given by equation: η=2-QLQH

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Derive equation of efficiency of heat engine from Kelvin–Planck statement.

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Describe Kelvin–Planck statement.

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The expression for Clausius inequality is: dQT0

 

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Describe Clausius inequality.

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According to Clausius inequality is: dQT0

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According to Second Law of Thermodynamics, whenever a spontaneous process takes place, it is always accompanied by an increase in total entropy of the universe.

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What is the scope of second law of thermodynamics?

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Second law of thermodynamics can be used to predict:

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Second law of thermodynamics can be used to predict _____ (spontaneity/enthalpy) of the process.