#1
Which law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another?
First Law
ExplanationThe First Law of Thermodynamics states that energy conservation holds, i.e., the total energy of an isolated system remains constant.
#2
Which thermodynamic process involves no transfer of heat between a system and its surroundings?
Adiabatic process
ExplanationAn adiabatic process is one where there's no exchange of heat between the system and its surroundings.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a state function?
Work
ExplanationWork is not a state function in thermodynamics because it depends on the path taken during a process.
#4
What is the standard unit of entropy?
Joule per kelvin (J/K)
ExplanationEntropy is measured in Joules per Kelvin (J/K) in the International System of Units.
#5
Which law of thermodynamics states that the total energy of an isolated system is constant?
First law
ExplanationThe First Law of Thermodynamics states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant.
#6
Which of the following is a state function?
Enthalpy
ExplanationEnthalpy is a state function because it depends only on the initial and final states of the system.
#7
Which process is a thermodynamic cycle that describes the behavior of a gas at constant temperature?
Isothermal process
ExplanationIsothermal process occurs at constant temperature, allowing for heat exchange to maintain the temperature.
#8
Which of the following is a statement of the first law of thermodynamics?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
ExplanationThe first law of thermodynamics states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant; it cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
#9
In an adiabatic process, which of the following is true?
There is no heat transfer between the system and its surroundings.
ExplanationIn an adiabatic process, there's no heat exchange between the system and its surroundings.
#10
Which law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of a system approaches a constant value as the temperature approaches absolute zero?
Third law
ExplanationThe Third Law of Thermodynamics states that the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero as the temperature approaches absolute zero.
#11
What is the change in internal energy of a system that absorbs 150 J of heat and performs 50 J of work on its surroundings?
100 J
ExplanationThe change in internal energy (∆U) is the sum of heat (Q) absorbed by the system and work (W) done on the surroundings, i.e., ∆U = Q - W.
#12
Which thermodynamic process involves no heat exchange and no work done?
Isochoric process
ExplanationAn isochoric process, also known as constant volume process, involves no change in volume, hence no work is done.
#13
What is the mathematical expression for the second law of thermodynamics in terms of entropy?
ΔS ≥ 0
ExplanationThe second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system never decreases, ΔS ≥ 0.
#14
In which thermodynamic process does the internal energy of the system remain constant?
Adiabatic process
ExplanationIn an adiabatic process, there's no exchange of heat, hence the internal energy remains constant.
#15
The change in internal energy of a system is given by which of the following formulas?
ΔU = Q - W
ExplanationThe change in internal energy (∆U) is equal to the heat (Q) absorbed by the system minus the work (W) done by the system.