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In the equation, PVn = constant, if the value of n = ± ∞, then it represents a reversible __________ process.

A. Adiabatic

B. Isometric

C. Isentropic

D. Isothermal

Correct Answer :

B. Isometric


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1m3 of an ideal gas at 500 K and 1000 kPa expands reversibly to 5 times its initial volume in an insulated container. If the specific heat capacity (at constant pressure) of the gas is 21 J/mole . K, the final temperature will be

A. 35 K

B. 174 K

C. 274 K

D. 154 K

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Entropy change in case of reversible adiabatic process is

A. Minimum

B. Zero

C. Maximum

D. Indeterminate

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Dryness fraction of wet steam is defined as the ratio of mass of vapour in the mixture to the mass of mixture __________ calorimeter is not used for measuring the dryness fraction of steam.

A. Bomb

B. Separating

C. Bucket

D. Throttling

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In the ammonia synthesis reaction, N2 + 3H2 2NH3 + 22.4 kcal, the formation of NH3 will be favoured by

A. High temperature

B. Low pressure

C. Low temperature only

D. Both low temperature and high pressure

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A solid is transformed into vapour without going to the liquid phase at

A. Triple point

B. Boiling point

C. Below triple point

D. Always

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Maximum work that could be secured by expanding the gas over a given pressure range is the __________ work.

A. Isothermal

B. Adiabatic

C. Isentropic

D. None of these

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For an incompressible fluid, the __________ is a function of both pressure as well as temperature.

A. Internal energy

B. Enthalpy

C. Entropy

D. All (A), (B) & (C)

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In case of an __________ process, the temperature of the system increases.

A. Isothermal compression

B. Isothermal expansion

C. Adiabatic expansion

D. Adiabatic compression

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Chemical potential is a/an

A. Extensive property

B. Intensive property

C. Force which drives the chemical system to equilibrium

D. Both (B) and (C)

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The enthalpy change when ammonia gas is dissolved in water is called the heat of

A. Solution

B. Formation

C. Dilution

D. Combustion

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At absolute zero temperature, the __________ of the gas is zero.

A. Pressure

B. Volume

C. Mass

D. None of these

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In polytropic process (PVn = constant), if n = 1; it means a/an __________ process.

A. Adiabatic

B. Reversible

C. Isothermal

D. None of these

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What is the degree of freedom for a system comprising liquid water equilibrium with its vapour?

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

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Third law of thermodynamics is helpful in

A. Prediction of the extent of a chemical reaction

B. Calculating absolute entropies of substances at different temperature

C. Evaluating entropy changes of chemical reaction

D. Both (B) and (C)

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Which of the following is affected by the temperature?

A. Fugacity

B. Activity co-efficient

C. Free energy

D. All (A), (B) & (C)

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Vapour which is at a pressure smaller than the saturation pressure for the temperature involved is called a __________ vapour.

A. Superheated

B. Desuperheated

C. Non-condensable

D. None of these

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The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine operating between absolute temperatures T1 and T2 (when, T1 > T2) is given by (T1 - T2)/T1. The co-efficient of performance (C.O.P.) of a Carnot heat pump operating between T1 and T2 is given by

A. T1/(T1-T2)

B. T2/(T1-T2)

C. T1/T2

D. T2/R1

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For a thermodynamic system containing 'x' chemical species, the maximum number of phases that can co-exist at equilibrium is

A. x

B. x + 1

C. x + 2

D. x + 3

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For a constant pressure reversible process, the enthalpy change (ΔH) of the system is

A. Cv.dT

B. Cp.dT

C. ∫ Cp.dT

D. ∫ Cv.dT

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At __________ point, all the three phases (i.e. solid, liquid and gas) co-exist.

A. Eutectic

B. Triple

C. Plait

D. Critical

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Compressibility factor of a gas is

A. Not a function of its pressure

B. Not a function of its nature

C. Not a function of its temperature

D. Unity, if it follows PV = nRT

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For an isothermal reversible compression of an ideal gas

A. Only ΔE = 0

B. Only ΔH =0

C. ΔE = ΔH = 0

D. dQ = dE

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. A refrigeration cycle violates the second law of thermodynamics

B. Refrigeration cycle is normally represented by a temperature vs. entropy plot

C. In a refrigerator, work required decreases as the temperature of the refrigerator and the temperature at which heat is rejected increases

D. One ton of refrigeration is equivalent to the rate of heat absorption equal to 3.53 kW

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Which of the following will increase the volume of a real gas by four times?

A. Doubling the absolute temperature as well as pressure of the gas

B. Reducing pressure to one fourth at constant temperature

C. Reducing temperature to one fourth at constant pressure

D. Reducing the temperature to half and doubling the pressure

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What is the number of degree of freedom for a system of two miscible non-reacting species in vapor-liquid equilibrium forming an azeotrope?

A. 0

B. 2

C. 1

D. 3

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Fugacity is a measure of the

A. Escaping tendencies of the same substance in different phases of a system

B. Relative volatility of a mixture of two miscible liquids

C. Behaviour of ideal gases

D. None of these

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A system in which there is exchange of energy but not of mass, is called a/an __________ system.

A. Isolated

B. Open

C. Insulated

D. Closed

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In case of vapour compression refrigeration system, elevating the evaporator temperature (keeping the condenser temperature constant) results in

A. Enhanced COP

B. Decreased COP

C. No change in the value of COP

D. Increased or decreased COP; depending upon the type of refrigerant

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Efficiency of a heat engine working on Carnot cycle between two temperature levels depends upon the

A. Two temperatures only

B. Pressure of working fluid

C. Mass of the working fluid

D. Mass and pressure both of the working fluid

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Air enters an adiabatic compressor at 300K. The exit temperature for a compression ratio of 3, assuming air to be an ideal gas (Y = Cp/Cv = 7/5) and the process to be reversible, is

A. 300 × (32/7)

B. 300 × (33/5)

C. 300 × (333/7)

D. 300 × (35/7)