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MediumMCQ
For a fixed mass of an ideal gas,which of the following is a correct representation?
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
None of these

Solution

(A) For a fixed mass $(m)$ of an ideal gas,the ideal gas equation is $pV = nRT$,where $n$ is constant.
$(A)$ For $p$ vs $1/V$ (Boyle's Law): $p = (nRT) \times (1/V)$. The slope is $nRT$. Since $T_1 > T_2 > T_3$,the slope $T_1 > T_2 > T_3$. This graph is correct.
$(B)$ For $p$ vs $T$ (Gay-Lussac's Law): $p = (nR/V) \times T$. The slope is $nR/V$. Since $V_1 > V_2 > V_3$,the slope $1/V_1 < 1/V_2 < 1/V_3$. Thus,the order of slopes should be $V_3 > V_2 > V_1$. The provided graph shows $V_1 > V_2 > V_3$,which is incorrect.
$(C)$ For $V$ vs $p$ (Boyle's Law): $V = (nRT) \times (1/p)$. This is a rectangular hyperbola,not a straight line passing through the origin. The provided graph is incorrect.
Therefore,the correct representation is $(A)$.
552
MediumMCQ
$A$ certain mass of a gas occupies a volume of $2 \,L$ at $STP$. To what temperature must the gas be heated to double its volume, keeping the pressure constant?
A
$100 \,K$
B
$273 \,K$
C
$273^{\circ} C$
D
$546^{\circ} C$

Solution

(C) According to Charles's Law, at constant pressure, $\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}$.
Given: $V_1 = 2 \,L$, $T_1 = 273 \,K$ (at $STP$), $V_2 = 4 \,L$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{2}{273} = \frac{4}{T_2}$.
$T_2 = \frac{273 \times 4}{2} = 546 \,K$.
Converting to Celsius: $546 \,K - 273 = 273^{\circ} C$.
553
DifficultMCQ
$4 \ g$ of an ideal gas occupies $5.6035 \ L$ of volume at $546 \ K$ and $2 \ atm$ pressure. What is its molecular weight?
A
$4$
B
$16$
C
$32$
D
$64$

Solution

(B) Given: $W = 4 \ g$,$V = 5.6035 \ L$,$T = 546 \ K$,$P = 2 \ atm$.
Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{W}{M}$.
$PV = \frac{W}{M} RT$
$M = \frac{WRT}{PV}$
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{4 \times 0.0821 \times 546}{2 \times 5.6035}$
$M = \frac{179.3304}{11.207} \approx 16 \ g/mol$.
554
MediumMCQ
Two vessels are filled with ideal gases $A$ and $B$ and are connected through a pipe of zero volume as shown in the figure. The stop cock is opened and the gases are allowed to mix homogeneously and the temperature is kept constant. The partial pressures of $A$ and $B$ respectively (in $atm$) are:
Question diagram
A
$8.0, 5.0$
B
$9.6, 4.0$
C
$6.4, 4.0$
D
$4.8, 2.0$

Solution

(D) Initial state for gas $A$: $P_1 = 8 \ atm$,$V_1 = 12 \ L$. Total volume after opening the stop cock: $V_{total} = 12 \ L + 8 \ L = 20 \ L$.
Since the temperature is constant,we use Boyle's Law $(P_1V_1 = P_2V_2)$ for each gas independently.
For gas $A$: $8 \ atm \times 12 \ L = P_A \times 20 \ L \implies P_A = \frac{96}{20} = 4.8 \ atm$.
For gas $B$: $5 \ atm \times 8 \ L = P_B \times 20 \ L \implies P_B = \frac{40}{20} = 2.0 \ atm$.
Thus,the partial pressures of $A$ and $B$ are $4.8 \ atm$ and $2.0 \ atm$ respectively.
555
MediumMCQ
$A$ vessel of volume $24.6 \ L$ contains $1.5 \ moles$ of $H_2$ and $2.5 \ moles$ of $N_2$ at $300 \ K$. Calculate the partial pressure of $N_2$ in the vessel. (in $atm$)
A
$1.5$
B
$2.0$
C
$2.5$
D
$3.0$

Solution

(C) The partial pressure of a gas in a mixture is the pressure it would exert if it alone occupied the entire volume of the container at the same temperature.
Using the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$,the partial pressure of $N_2$ $(p_{N_2})$ is given by $p_{N_2} = \frac{n_{N_2} R T}{V}$.
Given:
$n_{N_2} = 2.5 \ mol$
$V = 24.6 \ L$
$T = 300 \ K$
$R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$p_{N_2} = \frac{2.5 \ mol \times 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1} \times 300 \ K}{24.6 \ L}$
$p_{N_2} = \frac{61.575}{24.6} \ atm$
$p_{N_2} = 2.5 \ atm$.
556
DifficultMCQ
How many times the volume of a diatomic gas should be increased reversibly and adiabatically in order to reduce its $RMS$ velocity to half of its initial value?
A
$4$
B
$8$
C
$16$
D
$32$

Solution

(D) The $RMS$ velocity of a gas is given by $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$,reducing the $RMS$ velocity to half means the final temperature $T_f$ must be $\frac{1}{4}$ of the initial temperature $T_i$ $(T_f = \frac{T_i}{4})$.
For a reversible adiabatic process,$T_i V_i^{\gamma-1} = T_f V_f^{\gamma-1}$.
For a diatomic gas,$\gamma = \frac{7}{5}$,so $\gamma - 1 = \frac{2}{5}$.
Substituting the values: $T_i V_i^{2/5} = (\frac{T_i}{4}) V_f^{2/5}$.
This simplifies to $4 = (\frac{V_f}{V_i})^{2/5}$.
Raising both sides to the power of $\frac{5}{2}$: $4^{5/2} = \frac{V_f}{V_i}$.
$V_f / V_i = (2^2)^{5/2} = 2^5 = 32$.
557
MediumMCQ
At $400 \ K$,an ideal gas is enclosed in a $0.5 \ m^3$ vessel at a pressure of $203 \ kPa$. What is the change in temperature required (in $K$),if it occupies a volume of $0.2 \ m^3$ under a pressure of $304 \ kPa$? (Nearest integer)
A
$240$
B
$160$
C
$120$
D
$80$

Solution

(B) Using the ideal gas law for a fixed amount of gas: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$
Given: $P_1 = 203 \ kPa$,$V_1 = 0.5 \ m^3$,$T_1 = 400 \ K$
$P_2 = 304 \ kPa$,$V_2 = 0.2 \ m^3$
Substituting the values: $\frac{203 \times 0.5}{400} = \frac{304 \times 0.2}{T_2}$
$T_2 = \frac{304 \times 0.2 \times 400}{203 \times 0.5} = \frac{24320}{101.5} \approx 239.6 \ K$
Change in temperature $\Delta T = |T_2 - T_1| = |239.6 - 400| = 160.4 \ K$
The nearest integer is $160 \ K$.
558
MediumMCQ
If $2.5$ moles of an ideal gas at a certain temperature are allowed to expand isothermally and reversibly from an initial volume of $2$ $dm^3$ to $20$ $dm^3$,the work done by the gas is $-16.5$ $kJ$. The temperature (in $K$) of the gas is (Round off to the nearest value). $(R = 8.314 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$445$
B
$245$
C
$345$
D
$745$

Solution

(C) The formula for reversible isothermal work is: $W = -2.303 nRT \log \left(\frac{V_2}{V_1}\right)$
Given: $n = 2.5 \ mol$,$V_1 = 2 \ dm^3$,$V_2 = 20 \ dm^3$,$W = -16.5 \ kJ = -16500 \ J$,$R = 8.314 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
Substituting the values: $-16500 = -2.303 \times 2.5 \times 8.314 \times T \times \log \left(\frac{20}{2}\right)$
$-16500 = -2.303 \times 2.5 \times 8.314 \times T \times \log(10)$
Since $\log(10) = 1$,we have: $-16500 = -2.303 \times 2.5 \times 8.314 \times T$
$-16500 = -47.87 \times T$
$T = \frac{16500}{47.87} \approx 344.68 \ K$
Rounding to the nearest value,$T \approx 345 \ K$.
559
EasyMCQ
An air bag on adiabatic expansion undergoes $5 \%$ increase in its volume. The percentage change in pressure is $\left[\gamma_{air}=1.4\right]$ (in $\%$)
A
$5$
B
$6$
C
$7$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) For an adiabatic process,the relation between pressure and volume is $Pv^{\gamma} = K$.
Differentiating both sides,we get $v^{\gamma} dP + P \gamma v^{\gamma-1} dv = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $\frac{dP}{P} = -\gamma \frac{dv}{v}$.
To find the percentage change,multiply both sides by $100$:
$\frac{dP}{P} \times 100 = -\gamma \left( \frac{dv}{v} \times 100 \right)$.
Given $\gamma = 1.4$ and $\frac{dv}{v} \times 100 = 5 \%$,we substitute these values:
$\text{Percentage change in pressure} = -1.4 \times 5 = -7 \%$.
The negative sign indicates a decrease in pressure. Thus,the magnitude of the percentage change is $7 \%$.
560
DifficultMCQ
The following graph shows a system containing $1 \ mole$ of gas undergoing various steps. When it moves from $z$ to $x$,the type of process is:
Question diagram
A
cyclic
B
isothermal
C
isochoric
D
isobaric

Solution

(D) From the graph,at point $x$: $T_1 = 300 \ K, V_1 = 20 \ L$.
At point $z$: $T_2 = 600 \ K, V_2 = 40 \ L$.
According to the ideal gas law,$pV = nRT$,which implies $\frac{pV}{T} = nR$.
Since $n$ and $R$ are constants,$\frac{p_1V_1}{T_1} = \frac{p_2V_2}{T_2}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{p_1 \times 20}{300} = \frac{p_2 \times 40}{600}$.
$\frac{p_1}{15} = \frac{p_2}{15}$,which gives $p_1 = p_2$.
Since the pressure remains constant during the process from $z$ to $x$,it is an isobaric process.
561
EasyMCQ
Avogadro's law is valid for
A
all gases
B
ideal gas
C
Van der Waals gas
D
real gas

Solution

(B) Avogadro's law states that equal volumes of all gases at the same temperature and pressure contain an equal number of molecules. This law is strictly applicable only to $ideal$ gases,as it assumes that gas molecules have negligible volume and no intermolecular forces of attraction,which are the fundamental postulates of the kinetic molecular theory of gases.
562
MediumMCQ
An $LPG$ (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) cylinder weighs $15.0 \ kg$ when empty. When full,it weighs $30.0 \ kg$ and shows a pressure of $3.0 \ atm$. In the course of usage at $27^{\circ}C$,the mass of the full cylinder is reduced to $24.2 \ kg$. The volume of the used gas in cubic metre at the normal usage condition ($1 \ atm$ and $27^{\circ}C$) is (assume $LPG$ to be normal butane and it behaves ideally). (in $m^3$)
A
$24.6$
B
$246$
C
$0.246$
D
$2.46$

Solution

(D) Mass of gas initially $= 30.0 \ kg - 15.0 \ kg = 15.0 \ kg$.
Mass of gas remaining $= 24.2 \ kg - 15.0 \ kg = 9.2 \ kg$.
Mass of gas used $= 15.0 \ kg - 9.2 \ kg = 5.8 \ kg = 5800 \ g$.
Molar mass of butane $(C_4H_{10})$ $= 4 \times 12 + 10 \times 1 = 58 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of gas used $(n)$ $= \frac{5800 \ g}{58 \ g/mol} = 100 \ mol$.
Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$ at $1 \ atm$ and $27^{\circ}C$ $(300 \ K)$:
$V = \frac{nRT}{P} = \frac{100 \ mol \times 0.0821 \ L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1} \times 300 \ K}{1 \ atm} = 2463 \ L$.
Since $1 \ m^3 = 1000 \ L$,the volume in cubic metres is $\frac{2463}{1000} \ m^3 = 2.463 \ m^3$.
563
EasyMCQ
At $273 \ K$ temperature and $76 \ cm \ Hg$ pressure,the density of a gas is $1.964 \ g \ L^{-1}$. The gas is
A
$CH_4$
B
$CO$
C
$He$
D
$CO_2$

Solution

(D) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT = \frac{w}{M} RT$.
Rearranging for density $(d = \frac{w}{V})$,we get $d = \frac{PM}{RT}$.
Thus,the molar mass $M = \frac{dRT}{P}$.
Given: $d = 1.964 \ g \ L^{-1}$,$T = 273 \ K$,$P = 76 \ cm \ Hg = 1 \ atm$,and $R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{1.964 \times 0.0821 \times 273}{1} \approx 44 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
The molar mass of $CO_2$ is $12 + 2 \times 16 = 44 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,the gas is $CO_2$.
564
DifficultMCQ
For the same mass of two different ideal gases of molecular weights $M_{1}$ and $M_{2}$,plots of $\log V$ vs $\log p$ at a given constant temperature are shown. Identify the correct option.
Question diagram
A
$M_{1} > M_{2}$
B
$M_{1} = M_{2}$
C
$M_{1} < M_{2}$
D
Can be predicted only if temperature is known

Solution

(A) For an ideal gas,the ideal gas equation is $pV = \frac{w}{M}RT$,where $w$ is the mass,$M$ is the molecular weight,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
Since $w$,$R$,and $T$ are constant,let $wRT = K$. Then $pV = \frac{K}{M}$,or $V = \frac{K}{Mp}$.
Taking the logarithm on both sides: $\log V = \log \left( \frac{K}{M} \right) - \log p$.
This is in the form of $y = mx + c$,where $y = \log V$,$x = \log p$,$m = -1$,and the intercept $c = \log \left( \frac{K}{M} \right)$.
From the graph,the intercept for $M_{2}$ is higher than the intercept for $M_{1}$.
Therefore,$\log \left( \frac{K}{M_{2}} \right) > \log \left( \frac{K}{M_{1}} \right)$.
This implies $\frac{K}{M_{2}} > \frac{K}{M_{1}}$,which means $M_{1} > M_{2}$.
565
DifficultMCQ
During a reversible adiabatic process,the pressure of a gas is found to be proportional to the cube of its absolute temperature. The ratio $\frac{C_p}{C_V}$ for the gas is:
A
$\frac{3}{2}$
B
$\frac{7}{2}$
C
$\frac{5}{3}$
D
$\frac{9}{7}$

Solution

(A) For a reversible adiabatic process,the relation between pressure $(P)$ and temperature $(T)$ is given by $P^{1-\gamma} T^\gamma = \text{constant}$.
This can be rearranged as $P \propto T^{\frac{\gamma}{\gamma-1}}$.
Given: $P \propto T^3$.
Therefore,$\frac{\gamma}{\gamma-1} = 3$.
$\gamma = 3\gamma - 3$.
$2\gamma = 3$.
$\gamma = \frac{3}{2}$.
Since $\gamma = \frac{C_p}{C_V}$,the ratio is $\frac{3}{2}$.
566
MediumMCQ
For one mole of an ideal gas,the slope of $V$ vs. $T$ curve at a constant pressure of $2 \ atm$ is $X \ L \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$. The value of the ideal universal gas constant '$R$' in terms of $X$ is
A
$X \ L \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$
B
$\frac{X}{2} \ L \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$
C
$2 \times X \ L \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$
D
$2 \ X \ atm \ L \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is $pV = nRT$.
For $n = 1 \ mol$,the equation becomes $V = (\frac{R}{p})T$.
Comparing this with the equation of a straight line $y = mx + c$,where $y = V$ and $x = T$,the slope $m$ is given by $\frac{R}{p}$.
Given that the slope is $X$ at a pressure $p = 2 \ atm$,we have $X = \frac{R}{2}$.
Therefore,$R = 2X \ L \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$.

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