Question
The diagrams above represent physical changes for potassium. Which of the following correctly identifies the physical process and provides the correct sign of ΔS° for the process in the indicated diagram?
A In diagram 1, the process is freezing and ΔS°\(_{freezing}\) is negative.
B In diagram 2, the process is melting and ΔS°\(_{melting}\) is negative.
C In diagram 3, the process is boiling and ΔS°\(_{boiling}\) is negative.
D In diagram 4, the process is condensation and ΔS°\(_{condensation}\) is positive.
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: A
Diagram 1 represents the freezing of potassium. The negative sign is due to the decrease in the dispersion of the particles.
Question
Two samples containing an equal number of moles of \(N_2(g)\) are kept inside separate 1-liter rigid containers. The particle diagrams above show the distribution of molecular speeds in each sample. Based on the information given, which of the following identifies the sample with the greater S°, and why?
A Sample 1, because the \(N_2\) molecules collide less frequently compared to sample 2.
B Sample 1, because the \(N_2\) molecules have a larger distribution of energies compared to sample 2.
C Sample 2, because the \(N_2\) molecules collide more frequently compared to sample 1.
D Sample 2, because the \(N_2\) molecules have a smaller distribution of energies compared to sample 1.
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans:B
There is a larger distribution of molecular speeds in sample 1 compared to sample 2, resulting in a larger distribution of molecular energies as well. Because both samples contain the same number of particles and occupy the same volume, the main criterion determining the magnitude of S° is the distribution of molecular energies, and therefore, S°\(_{Sample1}>\)S°\(_{Sample2}\).
Question
A sample of an ideal gas at Pi is initially confined to one chamber of the apparatus represented above, and the other chamber is initially evacuated. The valve connecting the chambers is opened, and the gas expands at constant temperature to fill both chambers. Which of the following best describes ΔS for the process?
A ΔS<0 because the pressure of the gas decreases by half.
B ΔS=0 because there is no change in the total number of particles of the gas.
C ΔS=0 because the average kinetic energy of the gas particles is unchanged.
D ΔS>0 because the gas particles become dispersed in a larger volume.
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans:D
As the volume increases, the gas particles can move freely in a larger space, resulting in greater dispersion; therefore, entropy increases and ΔS>0
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Question
The thermodynamic quantity that expresses the degree of disorder in a system is __________.
A) entropy
B) internal energy
C) heat flow
D) enthalpy
E) bond energy
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: A
Question
Of the following, the entropy of gaseous __________ is the largest at \(25^{o}\)C and 1 atm.
A) \(C_2H_2\) B) \(H_2\) C) \(C_2H_6\) D) \(CH_4\) E) \(C_2H_2\)
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: C