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  • A. ∆E = q+ RT
  • B. ∆E = q+w
  • C. ∆E= ∆H
  • D. ∆E, = q+ ∆NP

Explanation: The first law of thermodynamics is given as ΔE=q+w, where ΔE is the change in internal energy of a system, q is the net heat transfer (the…

Correct answer: ∆E = q+w
  • A. 1 atm and 273 K
  • B. 1 atm and 0 K
  • C. 1 atm and 298 K
  • D. 1 atm and -273°C

Explanation: The conditions for standard enthalpy changes are 1atm pressure and 250C or 298K temperature.

Correct answer: 1 atm and 298 K
  • A. Liquid only
  • B. Solid only
  • C. Gases
  • D. Liquids and solids

Explanation: In case of liquids and solids, the changes in state do not cause significant volume change i.e. ∆V = 0.

Correct answer: Liquids and solids
  • A. ΔP
  • B. ΔS
  • C. ΔE
  • D. ΔG

Explanation: At constant volume, the heat of reaction (ΔH) is represented by the change in internal energy (ΔE) of the system.

Correct answer: ΔE
  • A. Hess's law
  • B. Law of mass action
  • C. Law of conservation of energy
  • D. Law of conservation of mass

Explanation: First law of thermodynamics is also called law of conservation of energy ,hence this option is correct.

Correct answer: Law of conservation of energy
  • A. x
  • B. x - y
  • C. x + y
  • D. y

Explanation: Energy difference between products and reactants is x and activation energy of reactants is y so in reverse reaction where products will…

Correct answer: x + y
  • A. ∆H = ∆E
  • B. ∆H > ∆E
  • C. ∆H < ∆E
  • D. ∆H = 0

Explanation: In case of liquids and solids, the changes in state do not cause significant volume change i.e. ∆V = 0.

Correct answer: ∆H = ∆E
  • A. 0 K
  • B. 298 K
  • C. 273 K
  • D. 0 °C

Explanation: Standard enthalpy (ΔH ) for 1 mole of a substance in its natural state at 1 atm pressure is typically measured at 298 K (25°C).

Correct answer: 298 K
  • A. Less than ∆H
  • B. Zero
  • C. Mole than ∆H
  • D. Equal to ∆H

Explanation: Non spontaneous processes are endothermic process.few examples are:(i) Pumping of water uphill(ii) Transfer of heat from cold interior…

Correct answer: Mole than ∆H
  • A. Fusion
  • B. Vaporization
  • C. Option C
  • D. Sublimation

Explanation: Sublimation is a phase transition in which a substance changes directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase.

Correct answer: Sublimation
  • A. 57.0 kJ
  • B. 60 kJ
  • C. 5.7 kJ
  • D. unpredictable

Explanation: All the reactants and products must be in their standard physical states.

Correct answer: 57.0 kJ

10472. Enthalpy means

  • A. Disorder
  • B. Transition state
  • C. Rate constant
  • D. Heat content

Explanation: H = E + PV.Enthalpy is a state function. Also known as heat content.It is measured in joules.

Correct answer: Heat content
  • A. -394 kJ/mol
  • B. +394 kJ/mol
  • C. -294 kJ/mol
  • D. -390 kJ/mol

Explanation: Fact: The formation of CO2 from carbon and oxygen, is an exothermic reaction, meaning it releases heat.

Correct answer: -394 kJ/mol
  • A. Pressure
  • B. Volume
  • C. Temperature
  • D. Mass

Explanation: Work Done = PΔV (where P is pressure and ΔV is change in volume {V2 - V1}at constant volume V2 = V1∴ ΔV = V1 - V1 => ΔV = 0.Work done = P…

Correct answer: Volume
  • A. +285.5 KJ/mol
  • B. Zero kJ/mol
  • C. -285.5 kJ/mol
  • D. 1 kJ/mol

Explanation: ΔH is the heat change in the system. It is calculated by subtracting the sum of energy in reactants from the sum of energy in the…

Correct answer: +285.5 KJ/mol
  • A. -676 kJ mol-I
  • B. -110 kJ mol
  • C. 110 kJ mol-1
  • D. 676 kJ mol-1

Explanation: According to the Hess' Cycle drawn below:ΔH CO (eqn 2) + ΔH CO2 (eqn 3) = ΔH CO2 (eqn 1),ΔH CO + (-283) = -393.7,ΔH CO = -393.7 - (-283) =…

Correct answer: -110 kJ mol
  • A. Enthalpy of atomization
  • B. Enthalpy of decomposition
  • C. Enthalpy formation
  • D. Enthalpy of the dissociation

Explanation: Enthalpy change of atomisation is when one mole of a gaseous atom is formed from its element in its standard state, under standard…

Correct answer: Enthalpy of atomization
  • A. Zero in standard state
  • B. Always negative
  • C. Always positive
  • D. sometimes positive and sometimes negative

Explanation: In an exothermic reaction, heat energy is released from the compound, therefore ∆Hr is negative.

Correct answer: sometimes positive and sometimes negative
  • A. Pressure
  • B. Volume
  • C. Composition
  • D. Mass

Explanation: C = Q / (ΔT × m) where:C = heat capacity,Q = heat energy,ΔT = change in temperature,m = mass.This formula shows that heat capacity depends…

Correct answer: Mass
  • A. 2C(s) + 6H(g) ---> C2H6(g)
  • B. 2C(g) + 6H(g) ---> C2H6(g)
  • C. 2C(s) + 3H2(g) ---> C2H6(g)
  • D. 2C2H4(s) + H2(g) ---> C2H6(g)

Explanation: Standard enthalpy of formation is the heat of formation when one mole of a substance is formed from its elements in their standard state…

Correct answer: 2C(s) + 3H2(g) ---> C2H6(g)