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Chapter 4 Chemical Thermodynamics

Chapter 4 Chemical Thermodynamics

1. Select the most appropriate option.

Question 1.
The correct thermodynamic conditions for the spontaneous reaction at all temperatures are
(a) ΔH < 0 and ΔS > 0
(b) ΔH > 0 and ΔS < 0
(c) ΔH < 0 and ΔS < 0
(d) ΔH < 0 and ΔS = 0
Answer:
(a) ΔH < 0 and ΔS > 0

Question ii.
A gas is allowed to expand in a well-insulated container against a constant external pressure of 2.5 bar from an initial volume of 2.5 L to a final volume of 4.5 L. The change in internal energy, ΔU of the gas will be
(a) -500 J
(b) +500J
(c) -1013 J
(d) +1013 J
Answer:
(a) -500 J

Question iii.
In which of the following, entropy of the system decreases ?
(a) Crystallisation of liquid into solid
(b) Temperature of crystalline solid is increased from 0 K to 115 K
(c) H_2(g) → 2H_(g)
(d) 2NaHCO_3(s) → Na₂CO_3(s) + CO_2(g) + H₂O_(g)
Answer:
(a) Crystallisation of liquid into solid

Question iv.
The enthalpy of formation for all elements in their standard states is
(a) unity
(b) zero
(c) less than zero
(d) different elements
Answer:
(b) zero

Question v.
Which of the following reactions is exothermic ?
(a) H_2(g) → 2H_(g)
(b) C(s) → C_(g)
(c) 2Cl_(g) → Cl_2(g)
(d) H₂O_(s) → H₂O_(l)
Answer:
(c) 2Cl_(g) → Cl_2(g)

Question vi.
6.24 g of ethanol are vaporized by supplying 5.89 kJ of heat. Enthalpy of vaporization of ethanol will be
(a) 43.4 kJ mol^-1
(b) 60.2 kJ mol^-1
(c) 38.9 kJ mol^-1
(d) 20.4 kJ mol^-1
Answer:
(a) 43.4 kJ mol^-1

Question vii.
If the standard enthalpy of formation of methanol is -238.9 kJ mol^-1 then entropy change of the surroundings will be
(a) -801.7 JK^-1
(b) 801.7 JK^-1
(c) 0.8017 JK^-1
(d) -0.8017 JK^-1
Answer:
(b) 801.7 JK^-1

Question viii.
Which of the following are not state functions ?
1. Q + W 2. Q 3. W 4. H-TS
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Answer:
(b) 2 and 3

Question ix.
For vaporization of water at 1 bar, ΔH = 40.63 kJ mol^-1 and ΔS =108.8 JK^-1 mol^-1. At what temperature, ΔG = 0?
(a) 273.4 K
(b) 393.4 K
(c) 373.4 K
(d) 293.4 K
Answer:
(c) 373.4 K

Question x.
Bond enthalpies of H – H, Cl – Cl and H – Cl bonds are 434 kJ mol^-1, 242 kJ mol^-2 and 431 kJ mol^-1, respectively. Enthalpy of formation of HCl is
(a) 245 kJ mol^-1
(b) -93 kJ mol^-1
(c) -245 kJ mol^-1
(d) 93 kJ mol^-1
Answer:
(b) -93 kJ mol^-1

2. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

Question i.
Comment on the statement: No work is involved in an expansion of a gas in vacuum.
Answer:
(1) When a gas expands against an external pressure Pex, changing the volume from V₁ to V₂, the work obtained is given by
W = -P_ex (V₂ – V₁).
(2) Hence the work is performed by the system when it experiences the opposing force or pressure.
(3) Greater the opposing force, more is the work.
(4) In free expansion, the gas expands in vaccum where it does not experience opposing force, (P = 0). Since external pressure is zero, no work is obtained.
∴ W = -P_ex (V₂ – V₁)
= -0 × (V₂ – V₁)
= 0
(5) Since during expansion in vacuum no energy is expended, it is called free expansion.

Question ii.
State the first law of thermodynamics.
Answer:
The first law of thermodynamics is based on the principle of conservation of energy and can be stated in different ways as follows :

1. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, however, it may be converted from one form into another.
2. Whenever, a quantity of one kind of energy is consumed or disappears, an equivalent amount of another kind of energy appears.
3. The total mass and energy of an isolated system remain constant, although there may be interconservation of energy from one form to another.
4. The total energy of the universe remains constant.

Question iii.
What is enthalpy of fusion?
Answer:
Enthalpy of fusion (Δ_fusH) : The enthalpy change that accompanies the fusion of one mole of a solid into a liquid at constant temperature and pressure is called enthalpy of fusion.
For example,

This equation describes that when one mole of ice melts (fuses) at 0 °C (273 K) and 1 atmosphere, 6.1 kJ of heat will be absorbed.

Question iv.
What is standard state of a substance?
Answer:
The thermodynamic standard state of a substance (compound) is the most stable physical state of it at 298 K and 1 atmosphere (or 1 bar). The enthalpy of the substance in the standard state is represented as Δ_fH⁰.

Question v.
State whether ∆S is positive, negative or zero for the reaction 2H_(g) → H_2(g). Explain.
Answer:
(i) The given reaction, 2H_(g) → H_2(g) is the formation of H_2(g) from free atoms.
(ii) Since two H atoms form one H₂ molecule, ∆n = 1 – 2= -1 and disorder is decreased. Hence entropy change ∆S < 0 (or negative).

Question vi.
State second law of thermodynamics in terms of entropy.
Answer:
The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of the system and its surroundings (universe) increases in a spontaneous process.
OR
Since all the natural processes are spontaneous, the entropy of the universe increases.
It is expressed mathematically as
∆ S_Total = ∆ S_system + ∆S_surr > 0
∆ S_Universe = ∆ S_system + ∆ S_surr > 0

Question vii.
If the enthalpy change of a reaction is ∆H how will you calculate entropy of surroundings?

Question viii.
Comment on spontaneity of reactions for which ∆H is positive and ∆S is negative.
Answer:
Since ∆H is +ve and ∆S is -ve, ∆G will be +ve at all temperatures. Hence reactions will be non-spontaneous at all temperatures.

3. Answer in brief.

Question i.
Obtain the relationship between ∆G° of a reaction and the equilibrium constant.

Question ii.
What is entropy? Give its units.
Answer:
(i) Entropy : Being a state function and thermodynamic function it is defined as entropy change (∆S) of a system in a process which is equal to the amount of heat transferred in a reversible manner (Q_rev) divided by the absolute temperature (T), at which the heat is absorbed. Thus,

(ii) Units of entropy are JK^-1 in SI unit and cal K^-1 in c.g.s. units. It is also expressed in terms of entropy unit (e.u.). Hence 1 e.u. = 1 JK^-1.
(iii) Entropy is a measure of disorder in the system. Higher the disorder, more is entropy of the system.

Question iii.
How will you calculate reaction enthalpy from data on bond enthalpies?
Answer:
(i) In chemical reactions, bonds are broken in the reactant molecules and bonds are formed in the product molecules.
(ii) Energy is always required to break a chemical bond while energy is always released in the formation of the bond.
(iii) The enthalpy change of a gaseous reactions (Δ_fH⁰) involving substances with covalent bonds can be calculated with the help of bond enthalpies of reactants and products. (In case of solids we need lattice energy or heat of sublimation while in case of liquids we need heat of evaporation.)

If the energy required to break the bonds of reacting molecules is more than the energy released in the bond formation of the products, then the reaction will be endothermic and ∆H⁰ reaction will be positive. On the other hand if the energy released in the bond formation of the products is more than the energy required to break the bonds of reacting molecules then the reaction will be exothermic and ∆H⁰ reaction will be negative.

Question iv.
What is the standard enthalpy of combustion ? Give an example.

[Note : Calorific value : It is the enthalpy change or amount of heat liberated when one gram of a substance undergoes combustion.

Question v.
What is the enthalpy of atomization? Give an example.
Answer:
Enthalpy of atomisation (∆_atomH) : it is the enthalpy change accompanying the dissociation of one mole of gaseous substance into its atoms at constant temperature and pressure.
For example : CH_4(g) → C_(g) + 4H_(g) ∆_atomH = 1660 kJ mol^-1

Question vi.
Obtain the expression for work done in chemical reaction.
Answer:
Consider n₁ moles of gaseous reactants A of volume V₁ change to n₂ moles of gaseous products B of volume V₂ at temperature T and pressure P.

In the initial state, PV₁ = n₁RT
In the final state, PV₂ = n₂RT
PV₂ – PV₁ = n₂RT – n₁RT = (n₂ – n₁)RT = ∆nRT
where ∆n is the change in number of moles of gaseous products and gaseous reactants.
Due to net changes in gaseous moles, there arises change in volume against constant pressure resulting in mechanical work, -P∆V.
∴ W = -P∆V = -P(V₂ – V₁) = – ∆nRT
(i) If n₁ – n₂, ∆n = 0, W = 0. No work is performed.
(ii) If n₂ > n₁, ∆n > 0, there is a work of expansion by the system and W is negative.
(iii) If n₂ < n₁, ∆n < 0, there is a work of compression, hence work is done on the system and W is positive.

Question vii.
Derive the expression for PV work.
Answer:
Consider a certain amount of an ideal gas enclosed in an ideal cylinder fitted with massless, frictionless rigid movable piston at pressure P, occupying volume V₁ at temperature T.

Question viii.
What are intensive properties? Explain why density is intensive property.
Answer:
(A) Intensive property : It is defined as a property of a system whose magnitude is independent of the amount of matter present in the system.
Explanation :

1. Intensive property is characteristic of the system, e.g., refractive index, density, viscosity, temperature, pressure, boiling point, melting point, freezing point of a pure liquid, surface tension, etc.
2. The intensive properties are not additive.

(B) Density is a ratio of two extensive properties namely, mass and volume. Since the ratio of two extensive properties represents an intensive property, density is an intensive property. It does not depend on the amount of a substance.

Question ix.
How much heat is evolved when 12 g of CO reacts with NO₂ ? The reaction is :
4 CO_(g) + 2 NO_2(g) → 4CO_2(g) + N_2(g), ∆H⁰ = -1200 kJ

4. Answer the following questions.

Question i.
Derive the expression for the maximum work.
Answer:

Consider n moles of an ideal gas enclosed in an ideal cylinder fitted with a massless and frictionless movable rigid piston. Let V be the volume of the gas at a pressure P and a temperature T.
If in an infinitesimal change pressure changes from P to P – dP and volume increases from V to V + dV. Then the work obtained is, dW = -(P-dP) dV
= -PdV + dPdV
Since dP.dV is negligibly small relative to PdV
dW= -PdV
Let the state of the system change from A(P₁, L₁) to B (P₂, V₂) isothermally and reversibly, at temperature T involving number of infinitesimal steps.

Then the total work or maximum work in the process is obtained by integrating above equation.

At constant temperature,

where n, P, V and T represent number of moles, pressure, volume and temperature respectively. For the process,
ΔU = 0, ΔH = 0.
The heat absorbed in reversible manner
Q_rev, is completely converted into work.
Q_rev = -W_max.
Hence work obtained is maximum.

Question ii.
Obtain the relatioship between ∆H and ∆U for gas phase reactions.
Answer:
Consider a reaction in which n₁ moles of gaseous reactant in initial state change to n₂ moles of gaseous product in the final state.
Let H₁, U₁, P₁, V₁ and H₂, U₂, P₂, V₂ represent enthalpies, internal energies, pressures and volumes in the initial and final states respectively then,

The heat of reaction is given by enthalpy change ΔH as,
ΔH = H₂ – H₁
By definition, H = U + PV
∴ H₁ = U₁ + P₁V₁ and H₂ = U₂+ P₂V₂
∴ ΔH = (U2 + P₂V₂) – (U₁ + P₁V₁)
= (U2 – U₁) + (P₂V₂ – P₁V₁)
Now, ΔU = U₂ – U₁
Since PV = nRT,
For initial state, P₁V₁= n₁RT
For final state, P₂V₂ = n₂RT
∴ P₂V₂ – P₁V₁ = n₂RT – n₁RT
= (n₂ – n₁) RT
= ΔnRT
where Δn

∴ ΔH = ΔU + ΔnRT
If Q_P and Q_V are the heats involved in the reaction at constant pressure and constant volume respectively, then since Q_P = ΔH and Q_V = ΔU.
∴ Q_P = Q_V = ΔnRT

Question iii.
State Hess’s law of constant heat summation. Illustrate with an example. State its applications.
Answer:
Statement of law of constant heat summation : It states that, the heat of a reaction or the enthalpy change in a chemical reaction depends upon initial state of reactants and final state of products and independent of the path by which the reaction is brought about (i.e. in single step or in series of steps).
OR
Heat of reaction is same whether it is carried out in one step or in several steps.
Explanation :
Consider the formation of CO_2(g).

Hess’s law treats thermochemical equations mathematically i.e., they can be added, subtracted or multiplied by numerical factors like algebraic equations.

Applications : Hess’s law is used for :

1. To calculate heat of formation, combustion, neutralisation, ionization, etc.
2. To calculate the heat of reactions which may not take place normally or directly.
3. To calculate heats of extremely slow or fast reactions.
4. To calculate enthalpies of reactants and products.

Question iv.
Although ∆S for the formation of two moles of water from H₂ and O₂ is -327 JK^-1, it is spontaneous. Explain. (Given ∆H for the reaction is -572 kJ).
Answer:
Given : ΔS= -327 JK^-1; ΔH = -572 kJ
ΔG = ΔH – TΔS, and ΔH << ΔS
∴ ΔG < 0, and hence the formation of H₂O_(l) is spontaneous.

Question v.
Obtain the relation between ∆G and ∆S_Total. Comment on spontaneity of the reaction.
Answer:
(i) Gibbs free energy, G is defined as,
G = H – TS
where H is the enthalpy, S is the entropy of the system at absolute temperature T.
Since H, T and S are state functions, G is a state function and a thermodynamic function.

(ii) At constant temperature and pressure, change in free energy ΔG for the system is represented as, ∆G = ∆H – T∆S

This is called Gibbs free energy equation for ∆G. In this ∆S is total entropy change, i.e., ∆S_Total.

(iii) The SI units of ∆G are J or kJ (or Jmol^-1 or kJmol^-1).
The c.g.s. units of ∆G are cal or kcal (or cal mol^-1 or kcal mol^-1.)

The second law explains the conditions of spontaneity as below :
(i) ∆S_total > 0 and ∆G < 0, the process is spontaneous.
(ii) ∆S_total < 0 and ∆G > 0, the process is nonspontaneous.
(iii) ∆S_total = 0 and ∆G = 0, the process is at equilibrium.

Question vi.
One mole of an ideal gas is compressed from 500 cm³ against a constant external pressure of 1.2 × 10⁵ Pa. The work involved in the process is 36.0 J. Calculate the final volume.

Question vii.
Calculate the maximum work when 24g of O₂ are expanded isothermally and reversibly from the pressure of 1.6 bar to 1 bar at 298 K.
Answer:
Given : W₀₂ = 24 g, P₁ = 1.6 bar, P₂ = 1 bar
T = 298 K, W_max = ?

Question viii.
Calculate the work done in the decomposition of 132 g of NH₄NO₃ at 100 °C.
NH₄NO_3(s) → N₂O_(g) + 2 H₂O_(g)
State whether work is done on the system or by the system.

Question ix.
Calculate standard enthalpy of reaction,
Fe₂O_3(s) + 3CO_(g) → 2 Fe_(s) + 3CO_2(g),
from the following data.
∆_fH⁰(Fe₂O₃) = -824 kJ/mol,
∆_fH⁰(CO) = -110 kJ/mol,
∆_fH⁰(CO₂) = -393 kJ/mol
Answer:
Given : ∆_fH⁰Fe₂O₃ = -824 kJ/mol^-1;
∆_fH⁰(CO) = – 110 kJ mol^-1
∆_fH⁰(CO₂) = – 393 kJ/mol^-1; ∆_fH⁰ = ?
Required equation,
Fe₂O_3(s) + 3CO_(g) → 2Fe_(s) + 3CO_2(g)
∆H₁ = ? – (I)
Given equations :

= -(-824) -3 (-110) + 3(-393)
= 824 + 330 – 1179
∆_fH⁰ = -25 kJ
Ans. ∆_fH⁰ = -25 kJ

Question x.
For a certain reaction ∆H⁰ =219 kJ and ∆S⁰ = -21 J/K. Determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or nonspontaneous.
Answer:
Given : ∆H⁰ = 219 kJ; ∆S⁰ = -21 J/K, ∆G⁰ = ?
For standard state, T = 298 K
∆G⁰ = ∆H⁰ – T∆S⁰
= 219 – 298 × (-21) × 10^-3
= 219 + 6.258
= 225.3 kJ
Since ∆S < 0 and ∆G⁰ > 0, the reaction is non-spontaneous.

Question xi.
Determine whether the following reaction is spontaneous under standard state conditions.
2 H₂O_(l) + O_2(g) → 2H₂O_2(l)
if ∆H⁰ = 196 kJ, ∆S⁰ = -126 J/K
Does it have a cross-over temperature?
Answer:
Given : 2H₂O_(l) + O_2(g) → 2H₂O_2(l)
∆H⁰ = +196 kJ
∆S⁰ = -126 JK-1 =0.126 kj K-1
T= 298 K
∆G⁰ = ?
Cross over temperature = T = ?
∆G⁰ = ∆H⁰ – T∆S⁰
= 196 – 298 (-0.126)
= 196 + 37.55
= + 233.55 kJ
∵ ∆G⁰ > 0, the reaction is non-spontaneous.
∆H⁰ > 0, ∆S⁰ < 0,
Since at all temperatures, ∆G⁰ > 0, there is no cross over temperature.
Ans. The reaction is non-spontaneous.
There is no cross-over temperature for the reaction.

Question xii.
Calculate ∆U at 298 K for the reaction,
C₂H_4(g) + HCl_(g) → C₂H₅Cl_(g), ∆H = -72.3 kJ
How much PV work is done?
Answer:
Given : C₂H_4(g) + HCl_(g) → C₂H₅Cl_(g)
T = 298 K; ∆H = -72.3 kJ; PV = ?;
∆U = ?
∆n = Σn_{2gaseous products} – Σn_{1gaseous reactants}
= 1 – (1 + 1)= -1 mol
For PV work :
W = -∆nRT
= – (- 1) × 8.314 × 298
= 2478 J = 2.478 kJ
∆H = ∆U + ∆nRT
∴ ∆U = ∆H – ∆nRT
= – 72.3 – (-2.478)
= – 69.82 kJ
Ans. PV work = 2.478 kJ
∆U = -69.82 kJ

Question xiii.
Calculate the work done during synthesis of NH₃ in which volume changes from 8.0 dm3 to 4.0 dm³ at a constant external pressure of 43 bar. In what direction the work energy flows?
Answer:
Given : V₁ = 8.0 dm³; V₂ = 4.0 dm³; P_ex = 43 bar
W = ? What direction work energy flows ?
W = -P_ex(V₂ – V₁)
= -43 (4 – 8)
= 172 dm³ bar
= 172 × 100 J
= 17200 J
= 17.2 kJ
In this compression process, the work is done on the system and work energy flows into the system.

Question xiv.
Calculate the amount of work done in the
(a) oxidation of 1 mole HCl_(g) at 200 °C according to reaction.
4HCl_(g) + O_2(g) → 2 Cl_2(g) + 2 H₂O_(g)
(b) decomposition of one mole of NO at 300 °C for the reaction
2 NO_(g) → N_2(g) + O₂
Answer:
Given :
(a) 4HCl_(g) + O_2(g) → 2Cl_2(g) + 2H₂O_(g)
n_HCl = 1 mol; T = 273 + 200 = 473 K, W = ?
For 4 mol HCl ∆n = (2 + 2) – (4 + 1) = – 1 mol
∴ For 1 mol HCl ∆n = –14 = -0.25 mol
W = -∆nRT = – (-0.25) × 8.314 × 473 = 983.11
(b) ∆n = (1 + 1) – 2 = 0 mol
W = -∆nRT = -(0) × 8.314 × 473 = 0
Ans. (a) W = 983.1 J
(b) W = 0.0 J

Question xv.
When 6.0 g of O₂ reacts with CIF as per
2CIF_(g) + O_2(g) → Cl₂O_(g) + OF_2(g)
The enthalpy change is 38.55 kJ. What is standard enthalpy of the reaction ?

Answer:

Question xvii.
Calculate ∆H0 for the following reaction at 298 K
H₂B₄O_7(s) + H₂O_(l) → 4HBO_2(aq)
i. 2H₃BO_3(aq) → B₂O_3(s) + 3H₂O_(l), ∆H⁰ = 14.4 kJ mol^-1
ii. H₃BO_3(aq) → HBO_2(aq) + H₂O_(l), ∆H⁰ = -0.02 kJ mol^-1
iii. H₂B₄O_7(s) → 2B₂O_3(s) + H₂O_(l), ∆H⁰ = 17.3 kJ mol^-1
Answer:
Given equations :
i. 2H₃BO_3(aq) → B₂O_3(s) + 3H₂O_(l), ……….(i)
∆H⁰ = 14.4 kJ mol^-1
ii. H₃BO_3(aq) → HBO_2(aq) + H₂O_(l) ……….(ii)
∆H⁰ = -0.02 kJ mol^-1
iii. H₂B₄O_7(s) → 2B₂O_3(s) + H₂O_(l), ……….(iii)
∆H⁰ = 17.3 kJ mol^-1
Required equation :
(iv) H₂B₄O_7(s) + H₂O_(l) → 4HBO_2(aq) ……. (iv)
ΔH04=?

Question xviii.
Calculate the total heat required (a) to melt 180 g of ice at 0 °C, (b) heat it to 100 °C and then (c) vapourise it at that temperature. Given ∆_fusH_(ice) = 6.01 kJ mol^-1 at 0 °C, ∆_vapH_(H2O) = 40.7 kJ mol^-1 at 100 °C specific heat of water is 4.18 J g^-1 K^-1.
Answer:
Given : Mass of ice = m = 180 g
T₁ = 273 + 0 °C = 273 K
T₂ = 273 + 100 °C = 373 K
∆_fusH_(ice) = ∆_fusH_(H2O)(s) = 6.01 kJ mol^-1
∆_vapH_H2O(l) = 40.7 kJ mol^-1
Specific heat of water = C = 4.18 J g^-1 K^-1
For converting 180 g ice into vapour, ∆ H_Total = ?
Number of moles of H₂O = 18018 = 10 mol
The total process can be represented as,

(i) ∆H₁ = ∆_fusH = 10 mol × 6.01 kJ mol^-1
= 60.1 kJ
(ii) When the temperature of water is raised from 0 °C to 100 °C (i.e., 273 K to 373 K), then
∆ H₂ = m × C × ∆T
= m × C × (T2 – T1)
= 180 g × 4.18 Jg^-1K^-1 × (373 – 273) × 10^-3 kJ = 75.24 kJ
∆ H₃ = ∆_vapH = 10 mol × 40.7 kJ mol^-1 = 407 kJ
Hence total enthalpy change,
∆ H_Total = ∆H₁ + ∆H₂ + ∆H₃
= 60.1 + 75.24 + 407
= 542.34 kJ
Ans. Total heat required = 542.34 kJ

Question xix.
The enthalpy change for the reaction,
C₂H_4(g) + H_2(g) → C₂H_6(g)
is -620 J when 100 ml of ethylene and 100 mL of H₂ react at 1 bar pressure. Calculate the pressure volume type of work and ∆U for the reaction.
Answer:
Given :
C2H4( g)+H2( g)⟶C2H6( g)

100 mL 100ml 100ml
∆H = – 620 J; V_C2H4 = 100 mL; V_H2 = 100 mL
P_ex= 1 bar; W=?; ∆U = ?
∆V = 100 – (100 + 100) = -100 mL = -0.1 dm³
W = -P_ex(V₂ – V₁)
= -P_ex × ∆V
= -1 × (-0.1)
= 0.1 dm³ bar
= 0.1 × 100 J
= +10 J
∆H = ∆U + P∆V
∴ ∆U = ∆H – P∆V = -620 – (+10) = -610 J
Ans. W = +10 J; ∆U = -610 J

Question xx.
Calculate the work done and comment on whether work is done on or by the system for the decomposition of 2 moles of NH₄NO₃ at 100 °C
NH₄NO_3(s) → N₂O_(g) + 2H₂O_(g)
Answer:
Given : NH₄NO_3(s) → N₂O_(g) + 2H₂O_(g)
n_NH4NO3 = 2 mol; T = 273 + 100 = 373 K
W = ? Comment on work = ?
∆n_reaction = (1 + 2) – 0 = 3 mol
∵ For 1 mol of NH₄NO₃ ∆n_reaction = 3 mol
∴ For 2 mol of NH₄NO₃ ∆n_reaction = 6 mol
Due to 6 moles of gaseous products from 2 mol NH₄NO₃, there is work of expansion, hence work is done by the system.
W = -∆nRT
= – 6 × 8.314 × 373 = -18606 J
= -18.606 kJ
Ans. Work is done by the system.
W= -18.606 kJ

Questions and Answers

(Textbook page No. 73)

Question 1.
Under what conditions ∆H = ∆U ?
Answer:
(a) ∆H = ∆U + P∆V
when ∆V = 0, ∆H = ∆U
(b) ∆H = ∆U + ∆nRT
when ∆n = 0, ∆H = ∆U

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Question 1.
25 kJ of work is done on the system and it releases 10 kJ of heat. What is ∆U?
Answer:
W = 25 kJ; Q= -10 kJ
∆U = Q + W = -10 + 25
∆U = + 15 kJ

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Question 1.
For KCl, ∆_LH = 699 kJ/mol^-1 and ∆_hydH = -681.8 kJ/mol^-1. What will be its enthalpy of solution?
Answer:
Enthalpy of solution :
∆_solnH = ∆_LH + ∆_hydH
= 699 + (-681.8)
∆_solnH = +17.2 kJ mol^-1

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Question 1.
(i) Write thermochemical equation for complete oxidation of one mole of H_2(g). Standard enthalpy change of the reaction is -286 kJ.
(ii) Is the value -286 kJ, enthalpy of formation or enthalpy of combustion or both? Explain.

Question 2.
Write equation for bond enthalpy of Cl-Cl bond in Cl₂ molecule ∆_rH⁰ for dissociation of Cl₂ molecule is 242.7 kJ.
Answer:
Equation for bond enthalpy :
Cl_2(g) → 2Cl_(g) ∆_rH⁰ = 242.7 kJ mol^-1
∴ Bond enthalpy of Cl₂ = 242.7 kJ mol^-1

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Question 1.
State whether ∆S is positive, negative or zero for the following reactions.
i. 2H_2(g) + O_2(g) → 2H₂O_(l)
ii. CaCO_3(s) → CaO_(s) + CO_2(g)
Answer:
(i) 2H_2(g) + O_2(g) → 2H₂O_(l)
Since the system is converted from gaseous state to a liquid state, the disorder is decreased, hence ∆S < O (negative).

(ii) CaCO_3(s) → CaO_(s) + CO_2(g)
Since molecules of solid CaCO₃ break giving gaseous CO₂, disorder is increased hence ∆S > O (positive).