Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

461. When a system is in equilibrium for all possible processes, the differential or finite change of entropy is

  1. < 0
  2. > 0
  3. 0
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (A)
< 0

462. When dilute aqueous solutions of two salts are mixed, the process is associated with

  1. Decrease in temperature
  2. Increase in temperature
  3. No change in temperature
  4. Change in temperature which is a function of composition

Correct answer: (B)
Increase in temperature

463. When liquid and vapour phase of multi-component system are in equilibrium (at a given temperature and pressure), then chemical potential of each component is

  1. Same in both the phases
  2. Zero in both the phases
  3. More in vapour phase
  4. More in liquid phase

Correct answer: (A)
Same in both the phases

464. When liquid and vapour phases of one component system are in equilibrium (at a given temperature and pressure), the molar free energy is

  1. More in vapour phase
  2. More in liquid phase
  3. Same in both the phases
  4. Replaced by chemical potential which is more in vapour phase

Correct answer: (C)
Same in both the phases

465. When pressure is applied on the system, ice ↔ water, then

  1. Equilibrium cannot be established
  2. More ice will be formed
  3. More water will be formed
  4. Evaporation of water will take place

Correct answer: (C)
More water will be formed

466. Which is a state function?

  1. Specific volume
  2. Work
  3. Pressure
  4. Temperature

Correct answer: (B)
Work

467. Which is an example of closed system?

  1. Air compressor
  2. Liquid cooling system of an automobile
  3. Boiler
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (B)
Liquid cooling system of an automobile

468. Which is not a refrigerant?

  1. SO2
  2. NH3
  3. CCl2F2
  4. C2H4Cl2

Correct answer: (D)
C2H4Cl2

469. Which is not constant for an ideal gas?

  1. (∂P/∂V)T
  2. (∂V/∂T)P
  3. (∂P/∂V)V
  4. All (A), (B) & (C)

Correct answer: (A)
(∂P/∂V)T

470. Which law of the thermodynamics provides basis for measuring the thermodynamic property?

  1. First law
  2. Zeroth law
  3. Third law
  4. Second law

Correct answer: (B)
Zeroth law

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