Class 11 Chemistry - Chapter Thermodynamics NCERT Solutions | Comment on the thermodynamic stability o

In a process, 701 J of heat is absorbed by a system and 394 J ofwork is done by the system. What is the change in internal energy for the process?

For the reaction, 2Cl_(g) → Cl_2(g),what are the signs of ΔH and ΔS ?

For the reaction at 298 K,

2A + B → C

ΔH = 400 kJ mol^-1and ΔS = 0.2 kJ K^-1mol^-1

At what temperature will the reaction become spontaneous considering ΔH and ΔS to be constant over the temperature range?

A reaction, A + B → C + D + q is found to have a positive entropy change. The reaction will be

(i) possible at high temperature

(ii) possible only at low temperature

(iii) not possible at any temperature

(iv) possible at any temperature

The equilibrium constant for a reaction is 10. What will be the value of ΔG⁰ ?  R = 8.314 JK^–1 mol^–1, T = 300 K.

The enthalpy of combustion of methane, graphite and dihydrogen at 298 K are, –890.3 kJ mol^–1  , –393.5 kJ mol^–1, and –285.8 kJ mol^–1 respectively. Enthalpy of formation of CH₄(g) will be

(i) –74.8 kJ mol^–1

(ii) –52.27 kJ mol^–1

(iii) +74.8 kJ mol^–1

(iv) +52.26 kJ mol^–1

Calculate the enthalpy change on freezing of 1.0 mol of water at 10.0°C to ice at -10.0°C. Δ_fusH = 6.03 kJ mol^-1 at 0°C.

C_p[H₂O(l)] = 75.3 J mol^-1 K^-1

C_p[H₂O(s)] = 36.8 J mol^-1 K^-1

For an isolated system, ΔU = 0, what will be ΔS?

Calculate the enthalpy change for the process

CCl₄(g) → C(g) + 4 Cl(g)

and calculate bond enthalpy of C – Cl in CCl₄(g).

Δ_vapH⁰(CCl₄) = 30.5 kJ mol^–1.

Δ_fH⁰ (CCl₄) = –135.5 kJ mol^–1.

Δ_aH⁰ (C) = 715.0 kJ mol^–1 , where Δ_aH⁰ is enthalpy of atomisation

Δ_aH⁰ (Cl₂) = 242 kJ mol^–1

Choose the correct answer. A thermodynamic state function is a quantity
(i) used to determine heat changes
(ii) whose value is independent of path
(iii) used to determine pressure volume work
(iv) whose value depends on temperature only.

How do you account for the formation of ethane during chlorination of methane?

What are hybridisation states of each carbon atom in the following compounds ?

(i) CH₂=C=O,

(ii) CH₃CH=CH₂,

(iii) (CH₃)₂CO,

(iv) CH₂=CHCN,

(v) C₆H₆

What will be the minimum pressure required to compress 500 dm³ of air at 1 bar to 200 dm³ at 30°C?

What are the common physical and chemical features of alkali metals?

Calculate the molecular mass of the following:
(i) H₂O
(ii) CO₂
(iii) CH₄

Assign oxidation number to the underlined elements in each of the following species:

(a) NaH₂PO₄

(b) NaHSO₄

(c) H₄P₂O₇

(d) K₂MnO₄

(e) CaO₂

(f) NaBH₄

(g) H₂S₂O₇

(h) KAl(SO₄)₂.12 H₂O

What is the basic theme of organisation in the periodic table?

Explain the formation of a chemical bond.

A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapour in a sealed container at a fixed temperature. The volume of the container is suddenly increased.
a) What is the initial effect of the change on vapour pressure?
b) How do rates of evaporation and condensation change initially?
c) What happens when equilibrium is restored finally and what will be the final vapour pressure?

Justify the position of hydrogen in the periodic table on the basis of its electronic configuration.

Calculate the total pressure in a mixture of 8 g of dioxygen and 4 g of dihydrogen confined in a vessel of 1 dm³ at 27°C. R = 0.083 bar dm³ K^–1 mol^–1.

Boric acid is polymeric due to

(a) its acidic nature (b) the presence of hydrogen bonds (c) its monobasic nature (d) its geometry

If B-Cl bond has a dipole moment, explain why BCl₃ molecule has zero dipole moment.

Describe the shapes of BF₃ and  BH₄^-. Assign the hybridisation of boron in these species.

Convert the following into basic units:

(i) 28.7 pm

(ii) 15.15 pm

(iii) 25365 mg

Justify the position of hydrogen in the periodic table on the basis of its electronic configuration.

Explain why pure liquids and solids can be ignored while writing the equilibrium constant expression?

Using the standard electrode potentials given in the Table 8.1, predict if the reaction between the following is feasible:

(a) Fe³⁺(aq) and I^-(aq)

(b) Ag⁺(aq) and Cu_(s)

(c) Fe³⁺ (aq) and Cu_(s)

(d) Ag(s) and Fe³⁺(aq)

(e) Br²(aq) and Fe²⁺(aq)

In the Lassaigne's test for nitrogen in an organic compound, the Prussian blue colour is obtained due to the formation of:

(a) Na4[Fe(CN)6]

(b) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3

(c) Fe2[Fe(CN)6]

(d) Fe3[Fe(CN)6]4

Consider the elements:

Cs, Ne, I and F

(a) Identify the element that exhibits only negative oxidation state.

(b) Identify the element that exhibits only postive oxidation state.

(c) Identify the element that exhibits both positive and negative oxidation states.

(d) Identify the element which exhibits neither the negative nor does the positive oxidation state.