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Enthalpy Changes - Reaction Formation Combustion and Hess's Law

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For an ideal gas ( γ = 1.4 ) expanding adiabatically from 6 L to 12 L at 500 K, calculate the work done if Cv = 20.785 J

For adiabatic expansion, T₂ = 500 × (6/12)⁰.⁴ ≈ 500 × 0.7579 = 378.9 K . Then, Δ T = 378.9 - 500 = -121.1 K . Work done: w = nCvΔ T = 1 × 20.785 × (-121.1) ≈ -2516 J .

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Thermodynamics > Topic: Enthalpy Changes - Reaction Formation Combustion and Hess's Law

For the reaction H₂(g) + (1/2)O₂(g) → H₂O(l) , Δ H = -286.00 kJ/mol . If Δ ng = -1.5 , what is Δ U at 298 K? ( R = 8.314

For Δ ng = -1.5 , RT = 8.314 × 298 × 10⁻³ = 2.4776 kJ . Using Δ H = Δ U + Δ ng RT , Δ U = -286.00 - (-1.5 × 2.4776) = -286.00 + 3.7164 = -282.28 kJ/mol .

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Thermodynamics > Topic: Enthalpy Changes - Reaction Formation Combustion and Hess's Law