Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321812001
Author: ENGEL, Thomas/ Reid
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.20CP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the value of q, w, ΔU and ΔΗ is positive, negative, or zero needs to be determined if the ideal gas is expanded adiabatically into a vacuum.

Concept Introduction :

A process is said to be reversible in nature if the initial state of the system can be obtained after the completion of the reaction.

In expansion, the volume of the system increases thus, ΔV>0 .

An adiabatic process is the one in which transfer of heat does not take place between system and surrounding.

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