Terminology in Thermodynamics

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Terminology in Thermodynamics: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Thermodynamics, Scope of Thermodynamics, Limitations of Thermodynamics, Common Terms in Thermodynamics, System in Thermodynamics, Surroundings in Thermodynamics, Boundary in Thermodynamics, etc.

Important Questions on Terminology in Thermodynamics

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Which of the following are not state functions?

  (I)q+w(II)q (III)w(IV)HTS

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The work done during the expansion of a gas from a volume of 4dm3to6dm3against a constant external pressure of 3 atm is (1 L atm = 101.32 J):

                               

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For a cyclic process, which of the following is not true?

                               

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At constant temperature, for a given mass of an ideal gas

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30 g ice at 0°C is mixed with 2 g steam at 100°C. The final temperature of the mixture is.

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Thermodynamics says nothing about the kinetics of the reaction.

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Write any two limitations of thermodynamics.

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A reversible process is the one carried out in infinitesimal steps while, an irreversible process is carried out in a finite number of steps.

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Differentiate between the reversible and irreversible process on the basis of entropy change.

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The thermodynamic terms surroundings, system and universe can be related as: The universe =The system +The surroundings.

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Establish a relationship between the surroundings, system and universe.

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Define the thermodynamic term surroundings.

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Write an example for the conversion of chemical energy into kinetic energy.

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How is potential energy of water is converted into electrical energy?

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When a book is dropped, its _____ energy is transformed into kinetic energy.

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Write an example for the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy.

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The process in which the value of U = 0 is:

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Which of the following option is correct match for extensive and intensive property:

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Which of the following pairs belongs to extensive property?

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Which of the following statements is true for an open system?