CHEMISTRY

Class

II IIT- JEE Achiever 2016-17

Worksheet 13

Topic

Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry

Date

19-12-2016

Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative

1. Determine which of the following reactions taking place at constant pressure represents system that do
work on the surrounding environment
I. Ag+(aq) + Cl (aq)
AgCl (s)
II. NH4Cl(s)
NH3(g) + HCl(g)
III. 2NH3(g)
N2(g) + 3H2(g)
(A) I
(B) III
(C) II and III
(D) I and II
Ans (C)
2. Determine which of the following reactions taking place at constant pressure represent surrounding that
do work on the system environment
I. 4NH3(g) + 7O2(g)
4NO2(g) + 6H2O(g)
II. CO(g) + 2H2(g)
CH3OH(l)
III. C(s, graphite) + H2O(g)
CO(g) + H2(g)
IV. H2O(s)
H2O(l)

3.

4.

5.

6.

(A) III, IV
(B) II and III
(C) II, IV
(D) I and II, IV
Ans (D)
A sample of liquid in a thermally insulated container (a calorimeter) is stirred for 2 hr by a mechanical
linkage to a motor in the surrounding, for this process:
(B) w > 0; q > 0; U > 0
(A) w < 0, q = 0, U = 0
(C) w < 0; q > 0; U = 0
(D) w > 0; q = 0; U > 0
Ans (D)
A system undergoes a process in which E = + 300 J while absorbing 400 J of heat energy and
undergoing an expansion against 0.5 bar. What is the change in the volume (in L)?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 2
(D) 3
Ans (C)
Calculate the work done (in J) when 4.5 g of H2O2 reacts against a pressure of 1.0 atm at 25C
2H2O2(l) O2(g) + 2H2O (l)
(A) 1.63 102
(B) 4.5 102
(C) 3.2 102
(D) 6.1102
Ans (A)
A sample of an ideal gas is expanded 1 m3 m3 in a reversible process for which P = KV2, with K = 6
bar/m6. Work done by the gas is:
(A) 5200 kJ
(B) 15600 kJ
(C) 52 kJ
(D) 5267.6 kJ
Ans (A)

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7. An ideal gas is at pressure P and temperature T in a box, which is kept in vacuum with in a large
container. The wall of the box is punctured. What happens as the gas occupies entire container?
(A) Its temperature falls
(B) Its temperature rises
(C) Its temperature remains the same
(D) Unpredictable
Ans (C)
8. If the door of a refrigerator is kept open, the room in which the refrigerator is kept
(A) gets cooled
(B) gets heated
(C) neither gets cooled nor gets heated
(D) gets cooled or heated depending on the initial temperature of the room
Ans (B)
9. The temperature of an ideal gas increases in an:
(A) adiabatic expansion
(B) isothermal expansion
(C) adiabatic compression
(D) isothermal compression
Ans (C)
10. For a closed container containing 100 mole of an ideal gas fitted with movable, frictionless, weightless
piston operating such that pressure of gas remains constant at 8.21 atm, which graph represents correct
variation of log V vs. log T where V is in litre and T in kelvin.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Ans (A)
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(where P in atm and V in L). During
V
expansion from volume of 1 litre to 10 litre, the gas undergoes a change in internal energy of 400 J. How
much heat is absorbed by the gas during expansion?
(A) 46 J
(B) 4660 J
(C) 5065.8 J
(D) 4260 J
Ans (C)
12. 2 mole of an ideal gas at 27C expands isothermally and reversibly from a volume of 4 litre to 40 litre.
The work done (in kJ) by the gas is:
(A) w = 28.72kJ
(B) w = 11.488 kJ
(C) w = 5.736 kJ
(D) w = 4.988 kJ
Ans (B)
13. The work done by the gas in reversible adiabatic expansion process is
P V PV
nR(T1 T2 )
P V PV
(A) 2 2 1 1
(B)
(C) 2 2 1 1
(D) none of these
1
1

11. A gas expands against a variable pressure given by P =

Ans (A)
14. For a reversible adiabatic ideal gas expansion
(A)

dV
V

(B)

dV
V

dP
is equal to :
P
dV
(C)

1 V

Ans (B)
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(D)

dV
V

15. P-V plot for two gases (assuming ideal) during adiabatic processes are given in the Fig. Plot A and plot
B should correspond respectively to:

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

(A) He and H2
(B) H2 and He
(C) He and Ne
(D) H2 and Cl2
Ans (B)
5 mole of an ideal gas expand isothermally and irreversibly from a pressure of 10 atm to 1 atm against a
constant external pressure of 1 atm. wirr at 300 K is:
(A) 15.921 kJ
(B) 11.224 kJ
(C) 110.83 kJ
(D) none of these
Ans (B)
What is the change in internal energy when a gas contracts from 377 mL to 177 mL under a constant
pressure of 1520 tort while at the same time being cooled by removing 124 J heat?
(A) 40.52 J
(B) 83.48 J
(C) 248 J
(D) None of these
Ans (B)
Consider the reaction at 300 K
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C6 H 6 (l ) + O 2 (g)
6CO 2 (g) + 3H 2O(l );
H = 3271 kJ
2
What is U for the combustion of 1.5 mole of benzene at 27C?
(A) 3267.25 kJ
(B) 4900.88 kJ
(C) 4906.5 kJ
(D) 3274.75 kJ
Ans (B)
At 5 105 bar pressure density of diamond and graphite are 3 g/cc and 2 g/cc respectively, at certain
temperature T. Find the value of U H for the conversion of 1 mole of graphite to 1 mole of
diamond at temperature T:
(A) 100 kJ/mol
(B) 50 kJ/mol
(C) 100 kJ/mol
(D) None of these
Ans (A)
5

When two mole of an ideal gas C p,m = R heated from 300 K to 600 K at constant pressure. The
2

change in entropy of gas (S) is:

3
3
5
(A)
R ln 2
(B) R ln 2
(C) 5R ln 2
(D) R ln 2
2
2
2
Ans (C)
21. What is the change in entropy when 2.5 mole of water is heated from 27C to 87C? Assume that the
heat capacity is constant. (Cp, m (H2O) = 4.2 J /g-K ln (1.2) = 0.18)
(A) 16.6 J/K
(B) 9 J/K
(C) 34.02 J/K
(D) 1.89 J/K
Ans (C)
22. Calculate standard entropy change in the reaction Fe 2O3 (s) + 3H 2 (g)
2Fe(s) + 3H 2O(l )
Given: Som (Fe 2O3 ,S) = 87.4, Som (Fe, S) = 27.3 , Som (H 2 ,g) = 130.7, Som (H 2O, l ) = 69.9 JK 1 mol1

(A) 212.5 JK 1mol1

(B) 215.2 JK 1 mol1

(C) 120.9 JK 1 mol1

(D) none of these

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Ans (B)
23. For an ideal gas
volume is:
R
(A)
M( 1)

Cp,m
C v,m

= . The molecular mass of the gas is M, its specific heat capacity at constant

(B)

M
R( 1)

(C)

RM
1

(D)

R
M( 1)

Ans (A)
24. Calculate the work done by the system in an irreversible (single step) adiabatic expansion of 2 mole of
4

polyatomic gas = from 300 K and pressure 10 atm to 1 atm:

3

(A) 227 R
(B) 205 R
(C) 405 R
(D) none of these
Ans (C)
25. 2 mole of an ideal monoatomic gas undergoes a reversible process for which PV2 = C. The gas is
expanded from initial volume of 1 L to final volume of 3 L starting from initial temperature of 300 K.
Find H for the process:
(A) 600 R
(B) 1000 R
(C) 3000 R
(D) none of these
Ans (B)
26. Calculate S for 3 mole of a diatomic ideal gas which is heated and compressed from 298 K and 1 bar to
5
596 K and 4 bar: [Given: Cv,m (gas) = R; ln (2) = 0.70 ; R = 2 cal K 1 mol1 )
2
1
(A) 14.7 cal K
(B) +14.7 cal K 1
(C) 4.9 cal K 1
(D) 6.3 cal K 1
Ans (D)
27. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement (i) : The entropy in isolated system with P-V work only, is always maximized at equilibrium.
Statement (ii): It is possible for the entropy for a close system to decrease substantially in an irreversible
process.
Statement (iii) : Entropy can be created but not destroyed.
Statement (iv): Ssystem is zero for reversible process in an isolated system.
(A) Statement i, ii, iii
(B) Statement ii, iv
(C) Statement, i, ii, iv
(D) all of these
Ans (D)
28. Fixed mass of an ideal gas contained in a 24.63 L sealed rigid vessel at 1 atm is heated from 73C to
27C. Calculate change in Gibbs energy if entropy of gas is a function of temperature as S = 2 + 102 T
(J/K): (Use 1 atm L = 0.1 kJ)
(A) 1231.5 J
(B) 1281.5 J
(C) 781.5 J
(D) 0
Ans (C)
29. Determine U at 300 K for the following reaction using the listed enthalpies of reaction:
4CO(g) + 8H 2 (g)
3CH 4 (g) + CO2 (g) + 2H 2O(l )
1
C(graphite) + O 2 (g)
CO(g); H1o = 110.5 kJ
2
1
CO(g) + O 2 (g)
CO 2 (g);
H o2 = 282.9 kJ
2
1
H 2 (g) + O 2 (g)
H 2O(l );
H3o = 285.8 kJ
2
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C(graphite) + 2H 2 (g)
CH 4 (g); H o4 = 74.8 kJ
(A) 653.5 kJ
(B) 686.2 kJ
(C) 747.4 kJ
(D) none of these
Ans (D)
30. Calculate f H (in kJ/mol) for Cr2O4 from the rG and the S values provided at 27C
4Cr(s) + 3O 2 (g)
2Cr2O3 (s);

G = 2093.4 kJ / mol

S (J/K mol) : S (Cr, s) = 24; S (O2 g); rG = 2093.4 kJ/mol

(A) 2258.1 kJ/mol
(B) 1129.05 kJ/mol
(C) 964.35 kJ/mol
(D) none of these
Ans (B)
31. Enthalpy of neutralization of H3PO3 acid is 106.68 kJ/mol using NaOH. If enthalpy of neutralization of
HCl by NaOH is 55.84 kJ/mol. Calculate Hionization of H3PO3 into its ions:
(A) 50.84 kJ/mol
(B) 5 kJ/mol
(C) 2.5 kJ/mol
(D) none of these
Ans (B)
32. Determine C C and C H bond enthalpy (in kJ/mol)
Given: f H(C2 H 6 ,g) = 85 kJ / mol, f H(C3H8 ,g) = 104 kJ / mol
sub H(C,s) = 718 kJ / mol, B.E. (H H) = 436 kJ/mol
(A) 414, 345
(B) 345, 414
(C) 287, 404.5
(D) none of these
Ans (B)
33. Consider the following data: f H (N 2 H 4 , l ) = 50 kJ / mol, f H(NH 3 ,g) = 46 kJ / mol
B.e. (N H) = 393 kJ/mol and B.E. (H H) = 436 kJ/mol,
vap H(N 2 H 4 , l ) = 18 kJ / mol
The N N bond energy in N2H4 is:
(A) 226 kJ/mol
(B) 154 kJ/mol
(C) 190 kJ/mol
(D) none of these
Ans (C)
34. If enthalpy of hydrogenation of C6H6 (l) into C6H12(l) is 205 kJ and resonance energy of C6H6 (l) is
152 kJ/ mol then enthalpy of hydrogenation of

is

Assume H vap of C6 H 6 (l ), C6 H8 (l ), C6 H12 (l ) all are equal :

(A) 535.5 kJ/mol
Ans (D)

(B) 238 kJ/mol

(C) 357 kJ/mol

(D) 119 kJ/mol

Multiple choice questions with one or more than one correct alternative/s

35. Which of the following statements is/are correct as per IUPAC sign convention?
(A) The work done by the system on the surrounding is negative
(B) The work done by the surrounding on the system is positive
(C) The heat absorbed by the system from the surrounding is positive
(D) The heat absorbed by the surrounding from the system is positive
Ans (A), (B), (C)
36. An adiabatic process is that process in which:
(A) energy is transferred as heat
(B) no energy is transfer as heat
(C) U = w
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(D) the temp. of gas increases in a reversible adiabatic compression

Ans (B), (C), (D)
37. In adiabatic process, the work involved during expansion or compression of an ideal gas is given by:
nR
(B)
(T2 T1 )
(A) nC v T
1
T P T P
(C) nRPext 2 1 1 2
P1P2

(D) 2.303 RT log

V3
V1

Ans (A), (B), (C)

38. H < E for the reaction (s):
1
(B) Ag 2O(s)
2ag(s) + O 2 (g)
2

(A) N 2 (g) + 3H 2 (g)

2NH 3 (g)

39.

40.

41.

42.

43.

1
(C) CO(g) + O 2 (g)
CO 2 (g)
(D) C(s) + O 2 (g)
CO 2 (g)
2
Ans (A), (C)
Which of the following conditions may lead to a non-spontaneous change?
(A) H and s both + ve
(B) H = ve, S = + ve
(C) H = + ve; S = ve
(D) H = ve; S = ve
Ans (A), (C), (D)
Select correct statement(s)
(A) An adiabatic system can exchange energy with its surroundings.
(B) A thermodynamic property which is intensive is additive.
(C) Work done may be zero in a cyclic process.
(D) For a simple compressible substance, the relation dq P. dv = 0 is true for any cycle involving
mechanical work only.
Ans (A), (C), (D)
For an isolated system, the entropy:
(A) Either increases or remains constant
(B) Either decreases or remains constant
(C) Can never decrease
(D) Can never increase
Ans (A), (C)
The normal boiling point of a liquid X is 400 K. Hvap at normal boiling point is 40 kJ/mol.
Select correct statement(s):
(A) SVaporisation < 100 J/mol. K at 400 K and 2 atm
(B) SVaporisation < 10 J/mol. K at 400 K and 1 atm
(C) GVaporisation < 0 at 410 K and 1 atm
(D) U = 43.32 kJ/mol. K at 400 K and 1 atm
Ans (A), (C)
Select incorrect statement(s)
(A) A closed system with all adiabatic boundaries must be an isolated system
(B) Total heat exchange in a cyclic process may be zero
(C) Entropy of a closed system is maximum at equilibrium
(D) Molar Gibbs Energy is an extensive property
Ans (A), (C), (D)

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44. Select correct statement(s) for the reaction H 2O(g) + CO(g)

H 2 (g) + CO 2 (g)
Substance
CO(g) CO2(g) H2O(g) H2(g)
1
f H (kcal mol ) 25 95
55
0
1
1
o
S400 (cal mol K )
45
50
40
30
o
400

(A) reaction is enthalpy driven

(B) reaction is entropy driven
(C) reaction is spontaneous at 400 K (D) reaction is non-spontaneous at 400 K
Ans (A), (C)
Read the passage given below and answer questions 45 and 46 by choosing the correct
alternative

The first law of thermodynamics for a closed system is dU = dq + dw, where dw + dwpv + dwnon-pv. The most
kind of wnon-pv is electrical work. As per IUPAC convention work done on the system is positive.
45. A system generates 50 J of electrical energy, has 150 J of pressure volume work done on it by the
surroundings while releasing 300 J of heat energy. What is the change in the internal energy of the
system?
(A) 500
(B) 100
(C) 300
(D) 200
Ans (D)
46. A system generates 50 J of electrical energy and delivers 150 J of pressure volume work against the
surroundings while releasing 300 J heat energy. What is the change in the internal energy of the system?
(A) 100
(B) 400
(C) 300
(D) 500
Ans (D)
Read the passage given below and answer questions 47 and 49 by choosing the correct
alternative

Enthalpy of neutralization is defined as the enthalpy change when 1 mole of acid / base is completely
neutralized by base / acid in dilute solution.
For strong acid and strong base neutralization net chemical change is
H + (aq) + OH (aq)
H 2O(l );
r H = 55.84 kJ / mol
o
H ionization
of aqueous solution of strong acid and strong base is zero.

When a dilute solution of a weak acid or base is neutralized, the enthalpy of neutralization is some what less
because of the absorption of heat in the ionization of the weak acid or base, for weak acid/base
o
H oneutralization = H ionization
+ r H (H + + OH
H 2O)
47. If enthalpy of neutralization of CH3COOH by HCl is 49.86 kJ / mol then enthalpy of ionization of
CH3COOH is:
(A) 5.98 kJ/mol
(B) 5.98 kJ/mol
(C) 105.7 kJ/mol
(D) none of these
Ans (A)
48. What is H for complete neutralization of strong diacidic base A (OH)2 by HNO3?
(A) 55.84 kJ
(B) 111.68 kJ
(C) 55.84 kJ/mol
(D) none of these
Ans (B)
49. Under the same conditions how many mL of 0.1 M NaOH and 0.05 M H2A (strong diprotic acid)
solution should be mixed for a total volume of 100 mL produce the highest rise in temperature:
(A) 25 : 75
(B) 50 : 50
(C) 75 : 25
(D) 66.66 : 33.33
Ans (C)
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Choose the appropriate entry/entries from column II to match each of the entries of the
column I. It is possible that an option(s) in column II may be valid more than once, for a
given entry in column I.

Column I (Process)
(i)
Reversible isothermal compression of an ideal
gas
(ii) Isothermal free expansion (pext = 0) of an ideal
gas
(iii) Reversible adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas
(iv) Reversible ideal gas expansion
Ans: (i) Q; (ii) P; (iii) R; (iv) S
50.

Column II (Entropy change)

(P)
Ssystem > 0
(Q)

Ssystem < 0

(R)

Ssystem = 0

(S)

Information insufficient

(ii)
(iii)

Column I (Process)
Reversible adiabatic compression
Reversible vaporization of liquid
2N(g)
N 2 (g)

Column II (Entropy change)

(P)
Ssystem > 0
(Q) Ssystem < 0
(R) Ssurrounding > 0

(iv)

MgCO3 (s)
MgO(s) + CO 2 (g)

(S)

51.
(i)

Ssurrounding = 0

Ans: (i) S; (ii) P, R; (iii) Q; (iv) P, R

52.
(i)

Column I (Process)
(Partial derivative)
U

T V

Column II (Entropy change)

(Thermodynamic variables)
(P)
CP

(ii)

T P

(Q)

CV

(iii)

T P

(R)

(iv)

P T

(S)

Ans: (i) Q; (ii) P; (iii) R; (iv) S

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