Define irreversible change. from Chemistry Thermodynamics

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11.

What is a state function?

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12. A thermodynamic state function is a quantity
  • used to determine heat changes
  • whose value is independent of path
  • used to determine pressure volume work
  • whose value depends on temperature only
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13.

What is reversible process in thermodynamics?

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14.

Define irreversible change.


Irreversible change is that which is not carried out infinitesimally slowly (instead it is carried out rapidly). It cannot be reversed without the help of an external agency. All naturally occurring processes are irreversible.
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15. Name the variable that is kept constant in isochoric process and isobaric process.
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16.

Give one difference between an isothermal and an adiabatic process.

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17. For the process to occur under adiabatic conditions, the correct condition is

  • ∆T = 0
  • ∆p = 0
  • q = 0
  • w = 0
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Define internal energy of a system

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19.

Define enthalpy.

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Why is enthalpy considered more useful than internal energy in chemical reactions?

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