Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2013 2013Moderate

The change in enthalpy at constant pressure, △H is equal to:

Correct answer: A. △H = q + P△V

  • A. △H = q + P△V
  • B. △H = △E- P△V
  • C. △H = △E + P△V
  • D. △H = q - P△V

Explanation

The change in enthalpy, ∆H, at constant pressure is equal to the sum of the heat absorbed or released, q, and the pressure-volume work, P∆V, done on or by the system during the process. This is because enthapy, H, is defined as the sum of internal energy, U, and the product of pressure and volume, PV, and at constant pressure, the change in enthalpy is equal to the heat transferred plus the Workdone.∆H = q + P∆V

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