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Work done may be calculated by the expression ∫ p dA for __________ processes.

A. Non-flow reversible

B. Adiabatic

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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C. Both (A) and (B)


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The work done in an adiabatic change in a particular gas depends upon changes in the __________ only.

A. Temperature

B. Specific heat

C. Volume

D. Pressure

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If the pressure on 100 c.c. of air is halved, then its volume (at the same temperature) would be __________ c.c.

A. 100

B. 50

C. 205

D. 200

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Cp of a gas at its critical temperature and pressure

A. Becomes zero

B. Becomes infinity

C. Equals 1 kcal/kmol °K

D. Equals 0.24 kcal/kmol °K

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1st law of thermodynamics is nothing but the law of conservation of

A. Momentum

B. Mass

C. Energy

D. None of these

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Free energy change of mixing two liquid substances is a function of the

A. Concentration of the constituents only

B. Quantities of the constituents only

C. Temperature only

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

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All gases except __________ shows a cooling effect during throttling process at atmospheric temperature and pressure.

A. Oxygen

B. Nitrogen

C. Air

D. Hydrogen

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Heat pump

A. Accomplishes only space heating in winter

B. Accomplishes only space cooling in summer

C. Accomplishes both (A) and (B)

D. Works on Carnot cycle

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Cv for an ideal gas

A. Does not depend upon temperature

B. Is independent of pressure only

C. Is independent of volume only

D. Is independent of both pressure and volume

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PVγ = Constant (where, γ = Cp/Cv) is valid for a/an __________ process.

A. Isothermal

B. Isentropic

C. Isobaric

D. Adiabatic

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With increase in temperature, the atomic heat capacities of all solid elements

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. Remains unchanged

D. Decreases linearly

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The Carnot co-efficient of performance (COP) of a domestic air conditioner compared to a household refrigerator is

A. Less

B. More

C. Same

D. Dependent on climatic conditions

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As pressure approaches zero, the ratio of fugacity to pressure (f/P) for a gas approaches

A. Zero

B. Unity

C. Infinity

D. An indeterminate value

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Ideal gas law is applicable at

A. Low T, low P

B. High T, high P

C. Low T, high P

D. High T, low P

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Fugacity is most helpful in

A. Representing actual behaviour of real gases

B. Representing actual behaviour of ideal gases

C. The study of chemical equilibria involving gases at atmospheric pressure

D. None of these

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Out of the following refrigeration cycles, which one has the minimum COP (Co-efficient of performance)?

A. Air cycle

B. Carnot cycle

C. Ordinary vapour compression cycle

D. Vapour compression with a reversible expansion engine

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Specific heat of a gas for a reversible adiabatic process is

A. Negative

B. Zero

C. Infinity

D. None of these

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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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Cp - Cv = R is valid for __________ gases.

A. Ideal

B. Very high pressure

C. Very low temperature

D. All of the above

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In the reaction, represented by, 2SO2 + O2 2SO3; ΔH = - 42 kcal; the forward reaction will be favoured by

A. Low temperature

B. High pressure

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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The equilibrium constant for a chemical reaction at two different temperatures is given by

A. Kp2/Kp1 = - (ΔH/R) (1/T2 - 1/T1)

B. Kp2/Kp1 = (ΔH/R) (1/T2 - 1/T1)

C. Kp2/Kp1 = ΔH (1/T2 - 1/T1)

D. Kp2/Kp1 = - (1/R) (1/T2 - 1/T1)

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Gibbs-Helmholtz equation is

A. ΔF = ΔH + T [∂(ΔF)/∂T]P

B. ΔF = ΔH - TΔT

C. d(E - TS) T, V < 0

D. dP/dT = ΔHvap/T.ΔVvap

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If we increase the pressure on a substance (which is at its triple point), then the triple point

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. Remains unchanged

D. May increase or decrease; depends on the substance

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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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The minimum number of phases that can exist in a system is

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

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Tea kept in a thermos flask is vigorously shaken. If the tea is considered as a system, then its temperature will

A. Increase

B. Decrease

C. Remain unchanged

D. First fall and then rise

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Air-refrigeration cycle

A. Is the most efficient of all refrigeration cycles

B. Has very low efficiency

C. Requires relatively large quantities of air to achieve a significant amount of refrigeration

D. Both (B) and (C)

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Which of the following is Virial equation of state?

A. (p + a/V2)(V - b) = nRT

B. PV = nRT

C. PV = A + B/V + C/V2 + D/V3 + ...

D. None of these

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Pick out the wrong statement:

A. The expansion of a gas in vacuum is an irreversible process

B. An isometric process is a constant pressure process

C. Entropy change for a reversible adiabatic process is zero

D. Free energy change for a spontaneous process is negative

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Gibbs free energy (G) is represented by, G = H - TS, whereas Helmholtz free energy, (A) is given by, A = E - TS. Which of the following is the Gibbs-Helmholtz equation?

A. [∂(G/T)/∂T] = - (H/T2)

B. [∂(A/T)/∂T]V = - E/T2

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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PVy = constant, holds good for an isentropic process, which is

A. Reversible and isothermal

B. Isothermal and irreversible

C. Reversible and adiabatic

D. Adiabatic and irreversible