Thermodynamics
Practice Questions
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Observe the following reactions. I. $\mathrm{CaCO}_3(\mathrm{~s}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaO}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})$ II. $\mathrm{Cl}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cl}(\mathrm{g})$ III. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(s)$ Identify the reaction in which entropy increases
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    Observe the following reaction.

    $$ A B \mathrm{O}_3(\mathrm{~s}) \xrightarrow{1000 \mathrm{~K}} A \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{~s})+B \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g}) $$

    $\Delta_r H$ for this reaction is $x \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$. What is its $\Delta_r U$ (in $\mathrm{kJ} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$ ) at the same temperature?

    $$ \left(R=8.3 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}\right) $$

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At $300 \mathrm{~K}, \Delta_r G^{\Theta}$ for the reaction $A_2(g) \rightleftharpoons B_2(g)$ is $-11.5 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$. The Equilibrium constant at 300 K is approximately ( $R=8314 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}$ )

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Two statements are given below.

Statement I : The reaction $\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+2 \mathrm{Al} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+2 \mathrm{Cr}$ $\left(\Delta G^{\ominus}=-421 \mathrm{~kJ}\right)$ is thermodynamically feasible.

Statement II : The above reaction occurs at room temperature.

The correct answer is

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What is the enthalpy change (in J ) for converting 98 of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(t)+10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ to $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)$ at $+20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ ?

$$ \left(C_p\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\eta)\right)=75 \mathrm{Jmol}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}\right) $$

(density of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)=1 \mathrm{gmL}^{-1}{ }^{})$

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$A, B, C$ and $D$ are some compounds. The entnalpy of formation of $A(g), B(g), C(g)$ and $D(g)$ is $9.7,-110,81$ and $-393 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ respectively. What is $\Delta_r H$

(in $\mathrm{kJ} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$ ) for the given reaction ?

$$ A(g)+3 B(g) \longrightarrow C(g)+3 D(g) $$

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Identify the correct equation relating $\Delta H, \Delta U$ and $\Delta T$ for 1 mole of an ideal gas from the following. ( $R=$ gas constant)
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The number of extensive properties in the following list is enthalpy, density, volume, internal energy, temperature.
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Identify the correct statements from the following. I. $\Delta_r G$ is zero for $A \rightleftharpoons B$ reaction. II. The entropy of pure crystalline solids approaches. zero as the temperature approaches absolute zero. III. $\Delta U$ of a reaction can be determined using bomb calorimeter.
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Observe the following reactions.

$$ \begin{array}{ll} A B(g)+25 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow\left(25 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right) A B ; & \Delta H=x \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \\ A B(g)+50 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow\left(50 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right) A B ; & \Delta H=y \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \end{array} $$

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11
The equation that represents 'coal gasification' is
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12
The standard free energy change $\left(\Delta G^{\circ}\right)$ for the following reaction (in kJ ) at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $$ 3 \mathrm{Ca}(s)+2 \mathrm{Au}^{3+}(a q, 1 M) \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}(a q, 1 M)+2 \mathrm{Au}(s) $$
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What is the ratio of kinetic energies of 3 g of hydrogen and 4 g of oxygen at a certain temperature?
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The volume of an ideal gas contracts from 10.0 L to 2.0 L under an applied pressure of 2.0 atm . During contraction the system also evolved 900 J of heat. The change in internal energy (in J ) involved in the system is ( $1 \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~atm}=101.3 \mathrm{~J}$ )
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The molar heat of fusion and vaporisation of benzene are 10.9 and $31.0 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ respectively. The changes in entropy for the solid $\rightarrow$ liquid and liquid $\rightarrow$ vapour trasitions for benzene are $x$ and $y, \mathrm{JK}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$, respectively. The value of $(y-x)$ (in $\mathrm{J} \mathrm{K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ ) is (At 1 atm benzene melts at $5.5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and boils at $80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ )
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Observe the following reaction,

$$ 2 A_2(g)+B_2(g) \xrightarrow{T(\mathrm{~K})} 2 A_2 B(g)+600 \mathrm{~kJ} $$

The standard enthalpy of formation $\left(\Delta_f H^{\ominus}\right)$ of $A_2 B(g)$ is

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Identify the molecule for which the enthalpy of atomisation ( $\Delta_a H^{\ominus}$ ) and bond dissociation enthalpy $\left(\Delta_{\text {bond }} H^{\ominus}\right)$ are not equal
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Given below are two statements :

Statement I For isothermal irreversible change of an ideal gas, $q=-w=p_{\text {ext }}\left(V_{\text {final }}-V_{\text {initial }}\right)$

Statement II For adiabatic change, $\Delta U=w_{\text {adiabatic }}$

The correct answer is :

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A thermodynamic process $(B \rightarrow E)$ was completed as shown below. The work done is equal to area under the limits AP EAPCET 2024 - 19th May Evening Shift Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 20 English
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At 300 K for the reaction. $A \rightarrow P$. The $\Delta S_p$ is $5 \mathrm{JK}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$, What is the heat absorbed (in kJ $\mathrm{mol}^{-1}$ ) by the system?
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Identify the incorrect statements form the following.

I. $ \Delta S_{\text {pum }}=\left(\Delta S_{\text {nal }}+\Delta S_{\text {um }}\right) $

II. $A(\bar{i} \rightarrow A(\phi)$ : For this process entropy change decreases.

III. Entropy units are $\mathrm{JK} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$.

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22

Identify the correct statements from the following.

I. At 0 K , the entropy of pure crystalline materials approach zero.

II. Entropy for the process, $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g})$$ decreases.

III. Gibb's energy is a state function.

AP EAPCET 2022 - 5th July Morning Shift
23

Use the data from table to estimate the enthalpy of formation of $$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$$.

Bond enthalpy Bond Enthalpy of formation
$$\mathrm{400~kJ~mol^{-1}}$$ $$\mathrm{C-H}$$ $$\mathrm{C}(\mathrm{g}) 700 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$$
$$\mathrm{350~kJ~mol^{-1}}$$ $$\mathrm{C-C}$$ $$\mathrm{H}(\mathrm{g}) 200 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$$
$$\mathrm{700~kJ~mol^{-1}}$$ $$\mathrm{C=O}$$ $$\mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g}) 250 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$$

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24

From the following plots, find the correct option.

AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 24 English

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25

Observe the following properties : Volume, enthalpy, density, temperature, heat capacity, pressure and internal energy. The number of extensive properties in the above list is

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26

Match the following.

A. Isothermal process i. $$
q=\Delta U
$$
B. Adiabatic process ii. $$
W=-p \times \Delta V
$$
C. Isobaric process iii. $$
W=\Delta U
$$
D. Isochoric process iv. $$
W=-n R T \ln \left(\frac{V_t}{V_i}\right)
$$

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Which of the following expression is correct?

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Identify the reaction/process in which the entropy increases.

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State $$1 \rightleftharpoons$$ State $$2 \rightleftharpoons$$ State 3 $$\left(\begin{array}{l}T=300 \mathrm{~K} \\ p=15 \mathrm{bar} \\ 1 \mathrm{~mol}\end{array}\right)\left(\begin{array}{l}T=300 \mathrm{~K} \\ p=10 \mathrm{bar} \\ 1 \mathrm{~mol}\end{array}\right)\left(\begin{array}{l}T=300 \mathrm{~K} \\ p=5 \mathrm{bar} \\ 1 \mathrm{~mol}\end{array}\right)$$

Above shows a cyclic process. Calculate the total work done during one complete cycle. [Assume a single step to reach the next state].

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For the reaction, $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g})$$ at $$T=100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$$ and $$p=1 \mathrm{~atm}$$, choose the correct option.

AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Morning Shift
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Two flasks $$A$$ and $$B$$ have equal volumes. $$A$$ is maintained at $$300 \mathrm{~K}$$ and $$B$$ at $$600 \mathrm{~K}$$. Equal masses of $$\mathrm{H}_2$$ and $$\mathrm{CO}_2$$ are taken in flasks $$A$$ and $$B$$ respectively. Find the ratio of total KE of gases in flask $$A$$ to that of $$B$$.

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When the temperature of 2 moles of an ideal gas is increased by 20$$^\circ$$C at constant pressure. Find the work involved in the process.

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If a chemical reaction is known to be non-spontaneous at 298 K but spontaneous at 350 K, then which among the following conditions is true for the reaction?

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