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The four properties of a system viz. P, V, T, S are related by __________ equation.

A. Gibbs-Duhem

B. Gibbs-Helmholtz

C. Maxwell's

D. None of these

Correct Answer :

C. Maxwell's


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Entropy change for an irreversible process taking system and surrounding together is

A. 0

B. > 0

C. < 0

D. None of these

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The molar excess Gibbs free energy, gE, for a binary liquid mixture at T and P is given by, (gE/RT) = A . x1. x2, where A is a constant. The corresponding equation for ln y1, where y1 is the activity co-efficient of component 1, is

A. A . x22

B. Ax1

C. Ax2

D. Ax12

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Law of corresponding states says that

A. Two different gases behave similarly, if their reduced properties (i.e. P, V and T) are same

B. The surface of separation (i. e. the meniscus) between liquid and vapour phase disappears at the critical temperature

C. No gas can be liquefied above the critical temperature, howsoever high the pressure may be.

D. The molar heat of energy of gas at constant volume should be nearly constant (about 3 calories)

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Heat of reaction at constant volume is identified with __________ change.

A. Enthalpy

B. Internal energy

C. Either (A) or (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Which of the following is not a reversible process?

A. Expansion of an ideal gas against constant pressure

B. Atmospheric pressure vaporisation of water at 100°C

C. Solution of NaCl in water at 50°C

D. None of these

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Which of the following identities can be most easily used to verify steam table data for superheated steam?

A. (∂T/∂V)S = (∂p/∂S)V

B. (∂T/∂P)S = (∂V/∂S)P

C. (∂P/∂T)V = (∂S/∂V)T

D. (∂V/∂T)P = -(∂S/∂P)T

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If an ideal solution is formed by mixing two pure liquids in any proportion, then the __________ of mixing is zero

A. Enthalpy

B. Volume

C. Both 'a' & 'b'

D. Neither 'a' nor 'b'

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A large iceberg melts at the base, but not at the top, because of the reason that

A. Ice at the base contains impurities which lowers its melting point

B. Due to the high pressure at the base, its melting point reduces

C. The iceberg remains in a warmer condition at the base

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

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The Joule-Thomson co-efficient is defined as (∂T/∂P)H. Its value at the inversion point is

A.

B. 1

C. 0

D. -ve

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Joule-Thomson co-efficient is defined as

A. μ = (∂P/∂T)H

B. μ = (∂T/∂P)H

C. μ = (∂E/∂T)H

D. μ = (∂E/∂P)H

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The intensive properties are

A. Molar volume, density, viscosity and boiling point

B. Refractive index and surface tension

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of these

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For a single component two phase mixture, the number of independent variable properties are

A. Two

B. One

C. Zero

D. Three

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Melting of wax is accompanied with __________ in entropy.

A. Increase

B. Decrease

C. No change

D. None of these

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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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During Joule-Thomson expansion of gases

A. Enthalpy remains constant

B. Entropy remains constant

C. Temperature remains constant

D. None of these

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Pick out the correct statement.

A. If an insoluble gas is passed through a volatile liquid placed in a perfectly insulated container, the temperature of the liquid will increase

B. A process is irreversible as long as Δ S for the system is greater than zero

C. The mechanical work done by a system is always equal to∫P.dV

D. The heat of formation of a compound is defined as the heat of reaction leading to the formation of the compound from its reactants

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The absolute entropy for all crystalline substances at absolute zero temperature is

A. Zero

B. Negative

C. More than zero

D. Indeterminate

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Which of the following is not an equation of state?

A. Bertholet equation

B. Clausius-Clapeyron equation

C. Beattie-Bridgeman equation

D. None of these

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Which of the following is not an intensive property?

A. Chemical potential

B. Surface tension

C. Heat capacity

D. None of these

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In an ideal solution, the activity of a component equals its

A. Mole fraction

B. Fugacity at the same temperature and pressure

C. Partial pressure

D. None of these

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Entropy is a measure of the __________ of a system.

A. Disorder

B. Orderly behaviour

C. Temperature changes only

D. None of these

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The melting point of paraffin wax (which contracts on solidification) __________ with pressure rise.

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. Remains unchanged

D. Decreases linearly

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A domestic refrigerator has a/an __________ cooled condenser.

A. Water

B. Air

C. Evaporative

D. Gas

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Clausius-Clapeyron equation is applicable to __________ equilibrium processes.

A. Solid-vapor

B. Solid-liquid

C. Liquid-vapor

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

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Which of the following has the minimum value of COP for a given refrigeration effect?

A. Reverse Carnot cycle

B. Ordinary vapour-compression cycle

C. Vapour-compression process with a reversible expansion engine

D. Air refrigeration cycle

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In jet refrigerators, the refrigerating fluid is practically always

A. Water

B. Ammonia

C. Freon

D. Brine

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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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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. A closed system does not permit exchange of mass with its surroundings but may permit exchange of energy.

B. An open system permits exchange of both mass and energy with its surroundings

C. The term microstate is used to characterise an individual, whereas macro-state is used to designate a group of micro-states with common characteristics

D. None of the above

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y = specific heat ratio of an ideal gas is equal to

A. Cp/Cv

B. Cp/(CP-R)

C. 1 + (R/CV)

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

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Internal energy is equal to the heat absorbed in case of a/an __________ process.

A. Constant volume

B. Polytropic

C. Adiabatic

D. Constant pressure