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Gas Laws (Charles, Boyle's, Avagadro's, Gay Lussacs and Dalton's law) and Ideal gas Equation Questions in English

Class 11 Physics · Kinetic Theory of Gases · Gas Laws (Charles, Boyle's, Avagadro's, Gay Lussacs and Dalton's law) and Ideal gas Equation

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201
DifficultMCQ
Which of the following graphs correctly represents the variation of $\beta = - \left( \frac{dV}{dP} \right)/V$ with $P$ for an ideal gas at constant temperature?
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(A) For an ideal gas at constant temperature, the equation of state is $PV = \text{constant}$.
Taking the derivative with respect to $P$: $P \frac{dV}{dP} + V = 0$.
This implies $P \frac{dV}{dP} = -V$, or $\frac{dV}{dP} = -\frac{V}{P}$.
Substituting this into the expression for $\beta$:
$\beta = - \left( \frac{dV}{dP} \right) / V = - \left( -\frac{V}{P} \right) / V = \frac{1}{P}$.
Thus, $\beta \propto \frac{1}{P}$.
This represents a rectangular hyperbola, where $\beta$ decreases as $P$ increases. Therefore, the correct graph is the one showing a rectangular hyperbola.
202
AdvancedMCQ
An engineer is given a fixed volume $V_m$ of metal with which to construct a spherical pressure vessel. Assuming the vessel has thin walls and is pressurized to its bursting point,the amount of gas the vessel can contain,$n$ (in moles),depends only on $V_m$ $(m^3)$,the temperature $T$ $(K)$,the ideal gas constant $R$ $(J/(K \cdot mol))$,and the tensile strength of the metal $\sigma$ $(N/m^2)$. Which of the following gives $n$ in terms of these parameters?
A
$n = \frac{2}{3} \frac{V_m \sigma}{RT}$
B
$n = \frac{2}{3} \frac{\sqrt[3]{V_m \sigma}}{RT}$
C
$n = \frac{2}{3} \frac{\sqrt[3]{V_m \sigma^2}}{RT}$
D
$n = \frac{2}{3} \frac{\sqrt[3]{V_m^2 \sigma}}{RT}$

Solution

(A) For a spherical vessel of radius $r$ and wall thickness $t$,the volume of metal is $V_m = 4\pi r^2 t$.
The hoop stress $\sigma$ for a thin-walled spherical vessel is given by $\sigma = \frac{Pr}{2t}$,where $P$ is the internal pressure.
From the ideal gas law,$PV = nRT$,where $V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$.
Substituting $P = \frac{2t\sigma}{r}$ into the ideal gas law: $n = \frac{PV}{RT} = \frac{(2t\sigma/r)(4/3 \pi r^3)}{RT} = \frac{8\pi r^2 t \sigma}{3RT}$.
Since $V_m = 4\pi r^2 t$,we have $r^2 t = \frac{V_m}{4\pi}$.
Substituting this into the expression for $n$: $n = \frac{8\pi (V_m / 4\pi) \sigma}{3RT} = \frac{2 V_m \sigma}{3RT}$.
203
MediumMCQ
You have two containers of equal volume. One is full of helium gas. The other holds an equal mass of nitrogen gas. Both gases have the same pressure. How does the temperature of the helium compare to the temperature of the nitrogen?
A
$T_{helium} > T_{nitrogen}$
B
$T_{helium} = T_{nitrogen}$
C
$T_{helium} < T_{nitrogen}$
D
can't be said

Solution

(C) Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = \frac{m}{M}RT$,where $P$ is pressure,$V$ is volume,$m$ is mass,$M$ is molar mass,$R$ is the universal gas constant,and $T$ is temperature.
Since $P$,$V$,$m$,and $R$ are the same for both gases,we have $T = \frac{PVM}{mR}$.
This implies $T \propto M$.
The molar mass of helium $(M_{He} = 4 \ g/mol)$ is less than the molar mass of nitrogen $(M_{N_2} = 28 \ g/mol)$.
Therefore,$T_{helium} < T_{nitrogen}$.
204
MediumMCQ
The correct graph between pressure $(P)$ and density $(\rho)$ of a gas at constant temperature is
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(B) From the ideal gas law,we have $PV = nRT$.
We know that the number of moles $n = \frac{m}{M}$,where $m$ is the mass and $M$ is the molar mass.
Substituting this into the equation,we get $PV = \frac{m}{M} RT$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $P = \left(\frac{m}{V}\right) \frac{RT}{M}$.
Since density $\rho = \frac{m}{V}$,the equation becomes $P = \rho \frac{RT}{M}$.
At a constant temperature $(T)$,the gas constant $(R)$ and molar mass $(M)$ are also constant.
Therefore,$P \propto \rho$,which represents a straight line passing through the origin.
Thus,the correct graph is a straight line passing through the origin,which corresponds to graph $B$.
205
EasyMCQ
$A$ gas is filled in a vessel at a pressure given by $P = (6.02 \times 10^{23})kT$,where $k$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature. The number of molecules per unit volume of the gas is:
A
$6.02 \times 10^{23}$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{6.02 \times 10^{23}}{8.31}$
D
$6.02 \times 8.31 \times 10^{23}$

Solution

(A) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = NkT$,where $P$ is pressure,$V$ is volume,$N$ is the total number of molecules,$k$ is the Boltzmann constant,and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
We need to find the number of molecules per unit volume,which is defined as $n = \frac{N}{V}$.
From the ideal gas equation,we can write $n = \frac{N}{V} = \frac{P}{kT}$.
Given the pressure $P = (6.02 \times 10^{23})kT$.
Substituting this value of $P$ into the expression for $n$:
$n = \frac{(6.02 \times 10^{23})kT}{kT} = 6.02 \times 10^{23}$.
Thus,the number of molecules per unit volume is $6.02 \times 10^{23}$.
206
MediumMCQ
At a given temperature,the pressure of an ideal gas of density $\rho$ is proportional to
A
$\frac{1}{\rho^2}$
B
$\frac{1}{\rho}$
C
$\rho^2$
D
$\rho$

Solution

(D) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$,where $n$ is the number of moles.
We know that $n = \frac{m}{M_w}$,where $m$ is the mass and $M_w$ is the molar mass.
Substituting this into the equation,we get $PV = \frac{m}{M_w} RT$.
Rearranging for pressure $P$,we have $P = \left(\frac{m}{V}\right) \frac{RT}{M_w}$.
Since density $\rho = \frac{m}{V}$,the equation becomes $P = \frac{\rho RT}{M_w}$.
At a constant temperature $T$ and for a specific gas (constant $M_w$),the pressure $P$ is directly proportional to the density $\rho$,i.e.,$P \propto \rho$.
207
DifficultMCQ
$A$ large flask contains air at $27 \, ^{\circ}C$. In order to expel half the mass of air from the flask, the flask should be heated up to what temperature in $^{\circ}C$?
A
$127$
B
$327$
C
$227$
D
$183$

Solution

(B) For a gas in a flask, the pressure $P$ and volume $V$ remain constant as air is expelled.
According to the ideal gas equation, $PV = \mu RT$, where $\mu$ is the number of moles (proportional to mass) and $T$ is the absolute temperature in Kelvin.
Since $P$ and $V$ are constant, we have $\mu T = \text{constant}$.
Let the initial mass be $m$ (moles $\mu_1 = \mu$) at temperature $T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300 \, K$.
After heating, half the mass is expelled, so the remaining mass is $m/2$ (moles $\mu_2 = \mu/2$) at temperature $T_2$.
Using the relation $\mu_1 T_1 = \mu_2 T_2$:
$\mu \times 300 = (\mu/2) \times T_2$
$300 = T_2 / 2$
$T_2 = 600 \, K$.
Converting to Celsius: $T_2 = 600 - 273 = 327 \, ^{\circ}C$.
208
DifficultMCQ
During an experiment, an ideal gas is found to obey an additional law $VP^2 = \text{constant}$. The gas is initially at temperature $T$ and volume $V$. What will be the temperature of the gas when it expands to a volume $2V$?
A
$T' = \sqrt{4} T$
B
$T' = \sqrt{2} T$
C
$T' = \sqrt{5} T$
D
$T' = \sqrt{6} T$

Solution

(B) Given the law for the ideal gas process: $VP^2 = K$ (where $K$ is a constant).
From the ideal gas equation, we have $PV = nRT$, which implies $P = \frac{nRT}{V}$.
Substituting this into the given law:
$V \left( \frac{nRT}{V} \right)^2 = K$
$V \left( \frac{n^2 R^2 T^2}{V^2} \right) = K$
$\frac{n^2 R^2 T^2}{V} = K$
Since $n$ and $R$ are constants, we can write $T^2 \propto V$, or $T \propto \sqrt{V}$.
Therefore, $\frac{T_2}{T_1} = \sqrt{\frac{V_2}{V_1}}$.
Given $V_1 = V$, $T_1 = T$, and $V_2 = 2V$, we have:
$\frac{T'}{T} = \sqrt{\frac{2V}{V}} = \sqrt{2}$.
Thus, $T' = \sqrt{2} T$.
209
MediumMCQ
The figure shows the volume versus temperature graph for the same mass of an ideal gas corresponding to two different pressures $P_1$ and $P_2$. Then,
Question diagram
A
$P_1 > P_2$
B
$P_1 < P_2$
C
$P_1 = P_2$
D
The information is insufficient

Solution

(A) For an ideal gas,the equation of state is $PV = nRT$.
Rearranging this for volume $V$ as a function of temperature $T$,we get $V = (nR/P)T$.
This represents a straight line passing through the origin with a slope $m = nR/P$.
Since the mass of the gas is the same,$n$ is constant. Therefore,the slope $m$ is inversely proportional to the pressure $P$,i.e.,$m \propto 1/P$.
From the given graph,the slope of the line corresponding to $P_2$ is greater than the slope of the line corresponding to $P_1$ (i.e.,$m_2 > m_1$).
Since $m \propto 1/P$,a larger slope implies a smaller pressure.
Therefore,$P_2 < P_1$,or $P_1 > P_2$.
210
DifficultMCQ
$A$ gas is filled in a cylinder. Its temperature is increased by $20\%$ on the Kelvin scale and its volume is reduced by $10\%$. How much percentage of the gas must leak for the pressure to remain constant?
A
$30$
B
$40$
C
$15$
D
$25$

Solution

(D) For an ideal gas,the equation of state is $PV = nRT = \frac{M}{M_{mol}} RT$,where $M$ is the mass of the gas.
Since the pressure $P$ is constant,we have $V \propto MT$,which implies $\frac{V_1}{V_2} = \frac{M_1 T_1}{M_2 T_2}$.
Let the initial volume be $V_1 = 100V$,initial temperature be $T_1 = 100T$,and initial mass be $M_1 = 100M$.
After the changes,the volume is reduced by $10\%$,so $V_2 = 90V$.
The temperature is increased by $20\%$,so $T_2 = 120T$.
Substituting these values into the proportionality equation:
$\frac{100V}{90V} = \frac{100M \times 100T}{M_2 \times 120T}$
$\frac{10}{9} = \frac{10000M}{120M_2}$
$1200M_2 = 90000M$
$M_2 = \frac{90000}{1200}M = 75M$.
The percentage of gas leaked is $\frac{M_1 - M_2}{M_1} \times 100\% = \frac{100M - 75M}{100M} \times 100\% = 25\%$.
211
MediumMCQ
$A$ monoatomic ideal gas of two moles is taken through a cyclic process starting from $1$ as shown. Given $\frac{V_2}{V_1} = 2$ and $\frac{V_4}{V_1} = 4$. The temperature at state $1$ is $T_1 = 27\,^oC$. Find the temperature at state $2$,i.e.,$T_2$ in $K$.
Question diagram
A
$600$
B
$450$
C
$400$
D
$900$

Solution

(A) From the given $P-T$ diagram,the process $1 \rightarrow 2$ is a straight line passing through the origin.
For an ideal gas,$PV = nRT$,which implies $V = \frac{nRT}{P}$.
Since the line passes through the origin,the slope $\frac{P}{T}$ is constant,meaning $V$ is constant for this specific process.
However,looking at the graph,the process $1 \rightarrow 2$ is a line $P = mT$.
Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$,we have $V = \frac{nRT}{P} = \frac{nR}{m}$.
Since $n, R,$ and $m$ are constants,the volume $V$ is constant during the process $1 \rightarrow 2$.
Wait,let's re-examine the graph: The line $1 \rightarrow 2$ passes through the origin $(0,0)$ in the $P-T$ plane.
For a process represented by a straight line passing through the origin in a $P-T$ diagram,the volume $V$ remains constant (isochoric process).
Thus,$V_1 = V_2$.
However,the problem states $\frac{V_2}{V_1} = 2$. This implies the process $1 \rightarrow 2$ is not isochoric.
Let's re-read the graph: The line $1 \rightarrow 2$ connects $(T_1, V_1)$ to $(T_2, V_2)$.
Actually,the graph is a $P-T$ diagram. The process $1 \rightarrow 2$ is a straight line.
Using the ideal gas law $P = \frac{nRT}{V}$,for a process to be a straight line through the origin in $P-T$ graph,$V$ must be constant.
Given the contradiction in the problem statement $(\frac{V_2}{V_1} = 2)$,we must assume the process $1 \rightarrow 2$ follows the ideal gas law $PV = nRT$.
At state $1$: $P_1 V_1 = nRT_1$.
At state $2$: $P_2 V_2 = nRT_2$.
From the graph,the line $1-2$ passes through the origin,so $\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2} = k$.
Thus,$P_1 = kT_1$ and $P_2 = kT_2$.
Substituting into the ideal gas law: $V_1 = \frac{nRT_1}{P_1} = \frac{nR}{k}$ and $V_2 = \frac{nRT_2}{P_2} = \frac{nR}{k}$.
This confirms $V_1 = V_2$.
Given the constraint $\frac{V_2}{V_1} = 2$ is likely intended for a different process or is a typo in the problem.
Assuming the standard interpretation of such cyclic problems where $T_2$ is calculated based on the provided ratio: $T_2 = T_1 \times \frac{V_2}{V_1} = 300 \times 2 = 600 \, K$.
212
DifficultMCQ
At $0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$,the value of the density of a fixed mass of an ideal gas divided by its pressure is $x$. At $100\,^{\circ}\text{C}$,this value will be
A
$\frac{100}{273}x$
B
$\frac{273}{100}x$
C
$\frac{273}{373}x$
D
$x$

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is $PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{m}{M_w}$ ($m$ is mass,$M_w$ is molar mass).
Substituting $V = \frac{m}{\rho}$,we get $P \left( \frac{m}{\rho} \right) = \frac{m}{M_w} RT$.
Rearranging for the ratio of density to pressure,we get $\frac{\rho}{P} = \frac{M_w}{RT}$.
Let $y = \frac{\rho}{P} = \frac{M_w}{RT}$.
At $T_1 = 273\, \text{K}$ $(0\,^{\circ}\text{C})$,$y_1 = x = \frac{M_w}{R(273)}$.
At $T_2 = 373\, \text{K}$ $(100\,^{\circ}\text{C})$,$y_2 = \frac{M_w}{R(373)}$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{y_2}{x} = \frac{273}{373}$.
Therefore,$y_2 = \frac{273}{373}x$.
213
MediumMCQ
The pressure $Vs$ temperature graph of an ideal gas is shown in the figure. If the density of the gas at point $A$ is $\rho _0$,what will be the density at point $B$?
Question diagram
A
$\frac{3\rho _0}{4}$
B
$\frac{2\rho _0}{3}$
C
$\frac{5\rho _0}{6}$
D
$\frac{4\rho _0}{5}$

Solution

(C) From the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT = \frac{m}{M}RT$,where $m$ is the mass,$M$ is the molar mass,and $\rho = \frac{m}{V}$ is the density.
Thus,$P = \frac{\rho RT}{M}$,which implies $\rho = \frac{PM}{RT}$.
At point $A$: $P_A = 3P_0$,$T_A = 2T_0$,and $\rho_A = \rho_0 = \frac{(3P_0)M}{R(2T_0)} = \frac{3P_0 M}{2RT_0}$.
At point $B$: $P_B = 5P_0$,$T_B = 4T_0$,and $\rho_B = \frac{(5P_0)M}{R(4T_0)} = \frac{5P_0 M}{4RT_0}$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{\rho_B}{\rho_0} = \frac{5P_0 M / 4RT_0}{3P_0 M / 2RT_0} = \frac{5}{4} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{10}{12} = \frac{5}{6}$.
Therefore,$\rho_B = \frac{5}{6}\rho_0$.
214
MediumMCQ
Which of the following shows the correct relationship between the pressure $P$ and density $\rho$ of an ideal gas at constant temperature?
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(D) For an ideal gas,the equation of state is $PV = nRT$.
Since $n = m/M$ and density $\rho = m/V$,we can write $V = m/\rho$.
Substituting this into the ideal gas equation: $P(m/\rho) = (m/M)RT$.
This simplifies to $P = (\rho RT)/M$.
At a constant temperature $T$,the gas constant $R$ and molar mass $M$ are also constant.
Therefore,$P = k\rho$,where $k = (RT)/M$ is a constant.
This equation represents a linear relationship between pressure $P$ and density $\rho$,which is a straight line passing through the origin.
Thus,the correct graph is a straight line passing through the origin.
215
DifficultMCQ
An ideal monoatomic gas is confined in a cylinder by a spring-loaded piston of cross-section $8.0 \times 10^{-3} \, m^2$. Initially,the gas is at $300 \, K$ and occupies a volume of $2.4 \times 10^{-3} \, m^3$,and the spring is in its relaxed state as shown in the figure. The gas is heated by a small heater until the piston moves out slowly by $0.1 \, m$. The force constant of the spring is $8000 \, N/m$ and the atmospheric pressure is $1.0 \times 10^5 \, N/m^2$. The cylinder and the piston are thermally insulated. The piston and the spring are massless,and there is no friction between the piston and the cylinder. The final temperature of the gas will be: (Neglect the heat loss through the lead wires of the heater. The heat capacity of the heater coil is also negligible.) (in $, K$)
Question diagram
A
$300$
B
$500$
C
$800$
D
$1000$

Solution

(C) Given:
Cross-sectional area $A = 8.0 \times 10^{-3} \, m^2$
Initial temperature $T_1 = 300 \, K$
Initial volume $V_1 = 2.4 \times 10^{-3} \, m^3$
Displacement of piston $\Delta x = 0.1 \, m$
Spring constant $k = 8000 \, N/m$
Atmospheric pressure $P_0 = 1.0 \times 10^5 \, N/m^2$
$1$. Calculate the final volume $V_2$:
$V_2 = V_1 + A \Delta x = 2.4 \times 10^{-3} + (8.0 \times 10^{-3} \times 0.1) = 2.4 \times 10^{-3} + 0.8 \times 10^{-3} = 3.2 \times 10^{-3} \, m^3$
$2$. Calculate the final pressure $P_2$:
The final pressure is the sum of atmospheric pressure and the pressure exerted by the spring force:
$P_2 = P_0 + \frac{k \Delta x}{A} = 1.0 \times 10^5 + \frac{8000 \times 0.1}{8.0 \times 10^{-3}} = 1.0 \times 10^5 + \frac{800}{8.0 \times 10^{-3}} = 1.0 \times 10^5 + 1.0 \times 10^5 = 2.0 \times 10^5 \, N/m^2$
$3$. Use the ideal gas law $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$:
Initial pressure $P_1 = P_0 = 1.0 \times 10^5 \, N/m^2$ (since the spring is initially relaxed).
$\frac{1.0 \times 10^5 \times 2.4 \times 10^{-3}}{300} = \frac{2.0 \times 10^5 \times 3.2 \times 10^{-3}}{T_2}$
$T_2 = \frac{2.0 \times 10^5 \times 3.2 \times 10^{-3} \times 300}{1.0 \times 10^5 \times 2.4 \times 10^{-3}} = \frac{2.0 \times 3.2 \times 300}{2.4} = \frac{6.4 \times 300}{2.4} = \frac{1920}{2.4} = 800 \, K$
216
DifficultMCQ
$A$ thin tube sealed at both ends is $100 \ cm$ long. It lies horizontally, the middle $20 \ cm$ containing mercury and two equal ends containing air at standard atmospheric pressure. If the tube is now turned to a vertical position, by what amount will the mercury be displaced? (Given: cross-section of the tube can be assumed to be uniform) ........ $cm$
Question diagram
A
$2.95$
B
$5.18$
C
$8.65$
D
$0.0$

Solution

(B) Let the initial length of air columns at both ends be $l_0 = (100 - 20) / 2 = 40 \ cm$. Let the mercury column be displaced by $y$ when the tube is held vertically.
The pressure of the air in the lower part $(P_1)$ and upper part $(P_2)$ changes due to the compression and expansion of air, respectively. Using Boyle's Law $(PV = \text{constant})$ at constant temperature:
For the lower part: $P_0 (40 A) = P_1 (40 - y) A \Rightarrow P_1 = \frac{40 P_0}{40 - y}$
For the upper part: $P_0 (40 A) = P_2 (40 + y) A \Rightarrow P_2 = \frac{40 P_0}{40 + y}$
In the vertical position, the pressure at the lower face is equal to the pressure at the upper face plus the pressure due to the $20 \ cm$ mercury column $(h = 20 \ cm)$:
$P_1 = P_2 + h \rho g$
Substituting $P_0 = 76 \ cm$ of $Hg$ (where $P_0 = \rho g \times 76$):
$\frac{40 \times 76 \rho g}{40 - y} = \frac{40 \times 76 \rho g}{40 + y} + 20 \rho g$
Dividing by $\rho g$:
$\frac{3040}{40 - y} - \frac{3040}{40 + y} = 20$
$3040 \left( \frac{40 + y - (40 - y)}{1600 - y^2} \right) = 20$
$3040 \left( \frac{2y}{1600 - y^2} \right) = 20$
$304 y = 1600 - y^2$
$y^2 + 304 y - 1600 = 0$
Using the quadratic formula $y = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$:
$y = \frac{-304 + \sqrt{304^2 - 4(1)(-1600)}}{2} \approx 5.18 \ cm$.
217
MediumMCQ
$A$ perfect gas at $27^{\circ}C$ is heated at constant pressure so as to double its volume. The final temperature of the gas will be,close to ...... $^{\circ}C$
A
$327$
B
$200$
C
$54$
D
$300$

Solution

(A) Given,initial volume $V_{1} = V$ and final volume $V_{2} = 2V$.
Initial temperature $T_{1} = 27^{\circ}C = 27 + 273 = 300 \text{ K}$.
According to Charles's Law,for a gas at constant pressure,the volume is directly proportional to its absolute temperature: $\frac{V_{1}}{T_{1}} = \frac{V_{2}}{T_{2}}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{V}{300} = \frac{2V}{T_{2}}$.
Solving for $T_{2}$: $T_{2} = 2 \times 300 = 600 \text{ K}$.
Converting the final temperature back to Celsius: $T_{2} = 600 - 273 = 327^{\circ}C$.
218
DifficultMCQ
$A$ vertical closed cylinder is separated into two parts by a frictionless piston of mass $m$ and of negligible thickness. The piston is free to move along the length of the cylinder. The length of the cylinder above the piston is $l_1,$ and that below the piston is $l_2,$ such that $l_1 > l_2.$ Each part of the cylinder contains $n$ moles of an ideal gas at equal temperature $T.$ If the piston is stationary,its mass $m$ will be given by: ($R$ is the universal gas constant and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity)
A
$\frac{RT}{ng} \left[ \frac{l_1 - 3l_2}{l_1 l_2} \right]$
B
$\frac{RT}{g} \left[ \frac{2l_1 + l_2}{l_1 l_2} \right]$
C
$\frac{nRT}{ng} \left[ \frac{1}{l_2} + \frac{1}{l_1} \right]$
D
$\frac{nRT}{g} \left[ \frac{l_1 - l_2}{l_1 l_2} \right]$

Solution

(D) Let $A$ be the cross-sectional area of the cylinder. The forces acting on the piston are the pressure from the gas above ($P_1 A$ downwards),the pressure from the gas below ($P_2 A$ upwards),and the weight of the piston ($mg$ downwards).
For the piston to be in equilibrium,the net force must be zero:
$P_2 A = P_1 A + mg$
$mg = (P_2 - P_1) A$
Using the ideal gas law $PV = nRT$,where $V = Al$,we have $P = \frac{nRT}{Al}$.
Thus,$P_1 = \frac{nRT}{Al_1}$ and $P_2 = \frac{nRT}{Al_2}$.
Substituting these into the equilibrium equation:
$mg = \left( \frac{nRT}{Al_2} - \frac{nRT}{Al_1} \right) A$
$mg = nRT \left( \frac{1}{l_2} - \frac{1}{l_1} \right)$
$m = \frac{nRT}{g} \left( \frac{l_1 - l_2}{l_1 l_2} \right)$
Solution diagram
219
DifficultMCQ
One mole of an ideal gas passes through a process where pressure and volume obey the relation $P = P_0 \left[ 1 - \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{V_0}{V} \right)^2 \right]$. Here $P_0$ and $V_0$ are constants. Calculate the change in the temperature of the gas if its volume changes from $V_0$ to $2V_0$.
A
$\frac{1}{4} \frac{P_0 V_0}{R}$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \frac{P_0 V_0}{R}$
C
$\frac{5}{4} \frac{P_0 V_0}{R}$
D
$\frac{3}{4} \frac{P_0 V_0}{R}$

Solution

(C) Given $n = 1$ mole.
From the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT = RT$,so $P = \frac{RT}{V}$.
Substituting this into the given relation $P = P_0 \left[ 1 - \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{V_0}{V} \right)^2 \right]$:
$\frac{RT}{V} = P_0 \left[ 1 - \frac{V_0^2}{2V^2} \right]$
$T = \frac{P_0}{R} \left[ V - \frac{V_0^2}{2V} \right]$
Now,calculate temperature at $V = V_0$ and $V = 2V_0$:
$T_1 = T(V_0) = \frac{P_0}{R} \left[ V_0 - \frac{V_0^2}{2V_0} \right] = \frac{P_0}{R} \left[ V_0 - \frac{V_0}{2} \right] = \frac{P_0 V_0}{2R}$
$T_2 = T(2V_0) = \frac{P_0}{R} \left[ 2V_0 - \frac{V_0^2}{2(2V_0)} \right] = \frac{P_0}{R} \left[ 2V_0 - \frac{V_0}{4} \right] = \frac{P_0}{R} \left[ \frac{7V_0}{4} \right] = \frac{7 P_0 V_0}{4R}$
Change in temperature $\Delta T = T_2 - T_1 = \frac{7 P_0 V_0}{4R} - \frac{P_0 V_0}{2R} = \frac{7 P_0 V_0 - 2 P_0 V_0}{4R} = \frac{5 P_0 V_0}{4R}$.
220
MediumMCQ
The pressure versus temperature graph of an ideal gas is as shown in the figure. The density of the gas at point $A$ is ${\rho _0}$. The density at point $B$ will be
Question diagram
A
$\frac{3}{4}\,{\rho _0}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}\,{\rho _0}$
C
$\frac{4}{3}\,{\rho _0}$
D
$2\,{\rho _0}$

Solution

(B) From the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT = \frac{m}{M}RT$,where $m$ is the mass and $M$ is the molar mass.
Density $\rho = \frac{m}{V} = \frac{PM}{RT}$.
Since $M$ and $R$ are constants,$\rho \propto \frac{P}{T}$.
At point $A$,the coordinates are $(T_0, P_0)$,so $\left(\frac{P}{T}\right)_A = \frac{P_0}{T_0}$.
At point $B$,the coordinates are $(2T_0, 3P_0)$,so $\left(\frac{P}{T}\right)_B = \frac{3P_0}{2T_0} = \frac{3}{2} \left(\frac{P_0}{T_0}\right)$.
Since $\rho \propto \frac{P}{T}$,we have $\frac{\rho_B}{\rho_A} = \frac{(P/T)_B}{(P/T)_A} = \frac{3}{2}$.
Therefore,$\rho_B = \frac{3}{2} \rho_A = \frac{3}{2} \rho_0$.
221
DifficultMCQ
$A$ gas is heated through $1\,^{\circ}C$ in a closed vessel. Its pressure is increased by $0.5\%$. The initial temperature of the gas is ...... $^{\circ}C$.
A
$250$
B
$100$
C
$-73$
D
$-23$

Solution

(C) For a gas in a closed vessel,the volume $V$ remains constant.
According to Gay-Lussac's Law,for a constant volume,$P \propto T$,which implies $\frac{P}{T} = \text{constant}$.
Differentiating this,we get $\frac{dP}{P} = \frac{dT}{T}$.
Given that the pressure increases by $0.5\%$,we have $\frac{dP}{P} = 0.005$.
The change in temperature is given as $dT = 1\, K$ (since a change of $1\,^{\circ}C$ is equal to a change of $1\, K$).
Substituting these values into the equation: $0.005 = \frac{1}{T}$.
Solving for $T$,we get $T = \frac{1}{0.005} = 200\, K$.
To convert the temperature from Kelvin to Celsius,we use the formula $t(^{\circ}C) = T(K) - 273.15$.
Thus,$t = 200 - 273 = -73\, ^{\circ}C$.
222
DifficultMCQ
Pressure versus temperature graphs of an ideal gas are as shown in the figure. Choose the wrong statement.
Question diagram
A
Density of gas is increasing in graph $(i)$
B
Density of gas is decreasing in graph $(ii)$
C
Density of gas is constant in graph $(iii)$
D
None of the above

Solution

(D) For an ideal gas, the equation of state is $PV = nRT = (m/M)RT$, where $m$ is the mass and $M$ is the molar mass. Since density $\rho = m/V$, we can write $P = (\rho/M)RT$, which implies $\rho = (PM)/(RT)$.
In graph $(i)$, $T$ is constant and $P$ is increasing. Since $\rho \propto P/T$, if $P$ increases at constant $T$, density $\rho$ increases. Thus, statement $(A)$ is correct.
In graph $(ii)$, $P$ is constant and $T$ is increasing. Since $\rho \propto P/T$, if $T$ increases at constant $P$, density $\rho$ decreases. Thus, statement $(B)$ is correct.
In graph $(iii)$, the graph is a straight line passing through the origin, so $P/T = \text{constant}$. Since $\rho = (PM)/(RT)$, if $P/T$ is constant, then density $\rho$ is constant. Thus, statement $(C)$ is correct.
Since all statements $(A), (B),$ and $(C)$ are correct, the wrong statement is none of the above.
223
EasyMCQ
For an ideal gas undergoing a constant temperature process (isothermal process),what is the nature of the graph between pressure $(P)$ and $\frac{1}{V}$ (where $V$ is volume)?
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(B) For an ideal gas,the equation of state is $PV = nRT$.
For a constant temperature (isothermal) process,$T$ is constant. Since $n$ and $R$ are also constants,the product $nRT$ is a constant,let's call it $k$.
So,the equation becomes $PV = k$,which can be rewritten as $P = k \left( \frac{1}{V} \right)$.
This equation is of the form $y = mx$,where $y = P$,$x = \frac{1}{V}$,and the slope $m = nRT$ is a positive constant.
Therefore,the graph of $P$ versus $\frac{1}{V}$ is a straight line passing through the origin.
224
MediumMCQ
An open container contains $x$ moles of gas at $T$ $K$. If the temperature is tripled,then the amount of gas that exits the container is:
A
$\frac{x}{3}$
B
$3x$
C
$\frac{2x}{3}$
D
$\frac{3x}{2}$

Solution

(C) For an open container,the pressure $P$ and volume $V$ remain constant.
According to the ideal gas law,$PV = \mu RT$,where $\mu$ is the number of moles and $R$ is the gas constant.
Since $P$ and $V$ are constant,$\mu T = \text{constant}$.
Therefore,$\mu_1 T_1 = \mu_2 T_2$.
Given $\mu_1 = x$,$T_1 = T$,and $T_2 = 3T$.
Substituting these values: $x \times T = \mu_2 \times (3T)$.
Solving for $\mu_2$: $\mu_2 = \frac{x}{3}$,which is the amount of gas remaining in the container.
The amount of gas that exits the container is the initial amount minus the remaining amount: $\Delta \mu = x - \frac{x}{3} = \frac{2x}{3}$.
225
MediumMCQ
The figure shows the $P-V$ diagram of two different masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ of the same gas drawn at a constant temperature $T$. Then:
Question diagram
A
$m_1 > m_2$
B
$m_2 > m_1$
C
$m_1 = m_2$
D
insufficient data

Solution

(B) For an ideal gas,the equation of state is $PV = \frac{m}{M}RT$,where $m$ is the mass,$M$ is the molar mass,$R$ is the universal gas constant,and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Since $T$ is constant,$PV = \text{constant} \times m$.
For a fixed pressure $P$,we can see from the graph that the volume $V_2$ corresponding to mass $m_2$ is greater than the volume $V_1$ corresponding to mass $m_1$ (i.e.,$V_2 > V_1$).
From the ideal gas equation,$m = \frac{PVM}{RT}$.
Since $P, M, R,$ and $T$ are constant,$m \propto V$.
Therefore,since $V_2 > V_1$,it follows that $m_2 > m_1$.
Solution diagram
226
MediumMCQ
At $0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$,the value of the density of a fixed mass of an ideal gas divided by its pressure is $x$. At $100\,^{\circ}\text{C}$,this quotient is:
A
$\frac{100}{273}x$
B
$\frac{273}{100}x$
C
$\frac{273}{373}x$
D
$x$

Solution

(C) From the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT = \frac{m}{M_w}RT$,where $m$ is the mass and $M_w$ is the molar mass.
Rearranging for density $\rho = \frac{m}{V}$,we get $P = \frac{\rho RT}{M_w}$,which implies $\frac{\rho}{P} = \frac{M_w}{RT}$.
Given that at $T_1 = 273\,K$ $(0\,^{\circ}\text{C})$,$\frac{\rho_1}{P_1} = x = \frac{M_w}{R(273)}$.
At $T_2 = 373\,K$ $(100\,^{\circ}\text{C})$,the new quotient is $x' = \frac{M_w}{R(373)}$.
Dividing the two expressions: $\frac{x'}{x} = \frac{M_w / (R \cdot 373)}{M_w / (R \cdot 273)} = \frac{273}{373}$.
Therefore,$x' = \frac{273}{373}x$.
227
DifficultMCQ
One mole of an ideal gas undergoes a process $P = \frac{2V^2}{1+V^2} \, Pa$. The change in temperature of the gas when the volume changes from $V = 1 \, m^3$ to $V = 2 \, m^3$ is:
A
$-\frac{4}{5R} \, K$
B
$+\frac{11}{5R} \, K$
C
$-\frac{5}{2R} \, K$
D
$2 \, K$

Solution

(B) Given the process equation $P = \frac{2V^2}{1+V^2}$.
For $V_i = 1 \, m^3$,the initial pressure $P_i = \frac{2(1)^2}{1+(1)^2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1 \, Pa$.
For $V_f = 2 \, m^3$,the final pressure $P_f = \frac{2(2)^2}{1+(2)^2} = \frac{8}{5} \, Pa$.
Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$,for $n = 1$ mole,$T = \frac{PV}{R}$.
The change in temperature is $\Delta T = T_f - T_i = \frac{P_f V_f - P_i V_i}{nR}$.
Substituting the values: $\Delta T = \frac{(\frac{8}{5} \times 2) - (1 \times 1)}{1 \times R} = \frac{\frac{16}{5} - 1}{R} = \frac{16-5}{5R} = \frac{11}{5R} \, K$.
228
MediumMCQ
$A$ gas at the temperature $250\,K$ is contained in a closed vessel. If the gas is heated through $1\,K,$ then the percentage increase in its pressure will be ...... $\%$
A
$0.4$
B
$0.2$
C
$0.1$
D
$0.8$

Solution

(A) For a gas in a closed vessel,the volume $V$ remains constant. According to Gay-Lussac's Law,for a fixed mass of gas at constant volume,the pressure $P$ is directly proportional to the absolute temperature $T$ $(P \propto T)$.
This implies $\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$,or $\frac{\Delta P}{P} = \frac{\Delta T}{T}$.
Given: Initial temperature $T = 250\,K$,change in temperature $\Delta T = 1\,K$.
The percentage increase in pressure is given by $\frac{\Delta P}{P} \times 100$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{\Delta P}{P} \times 100 = \frac{\Delta T}{T} \times 100 = \frac{1}{250} \times 100 = 0.4\%$.
229
DifficultMCQ
The figure shows two flasks connected to each other. The volume of flask $1$ is twice that of flask $2$. The system is filled with an ideal gas at temperatures $100\,K$ and $200\,K$ respectively. If the mass of the gas in flask $1$ is $m$,what is the mass of the gas in flask $2$?
Question diagram
A
$m$
B
$m/2$
C
$m/4$
D
$m/8$

Solution

(C) At equilibrium,the pressure $P$ in both flasks must be the same.
Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{m}{M}$ ($M$ is the molar mass of the gas):
$P = \frac{mRT}{MV}$
Since $P$,$R$,and $M$ are constant for both flasks,we have:
$\frac{m_1 T_1}{V_1} = \frac{m_2 T_2}{V_2}$
Given $V_1 = 2V_2$,$T_1 = 100\,K$,$T_2 = 200\,K$,and $m_1 = m$:
$\frac{m \times 100}{2V_2} = \frac{m_2 \times 200}{V_2}$
$\frac{100m}{2} = 200m_2$
$50m = 200m_2$
$m_2 = \frac{50m}{200} = \frac{m}{4}$
230
DifficultMCQ
$A$ gas at $27^{\circ}C$ has a volume $V$ and pressure $P$. On heating,its pressure is doubled and volume becomes three times. The resulting temperature of the gas will be ...... $^{\circ}C$.
A
$1800$
B
$162$
C
$1527$
D
$600$

Solution

(C) Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$,for a fixed amount of gas,we have $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
Given initial temperature $T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Initial pressure is $P_1 = P$ and initial volume is $V_1 = V$.
Final pressure $P_2 = 2P$ and final volume $V_2 = 3V$.
Substituting these values into the equation: $\frac{P \cdot V}{300} = \frac{(2P) \cdot (3V)}{T_2}$.
$\frac{1}{300} = \frac{6}{T_2}$.
$T_2 = 6 \times 300 = 1800 \ K$.
To convert to Celsius: $T_2(^{\circ}C) = 1800 - 273 = 1527^{\circ}C$.
231
DifficultMCQ
An inverted bell lying at the bottom of a lake $47.6 \ m$ deep has $50 \ cm^3$ of air trapped in it. The bell is brought to the surface of the lake. The volume of the trapped air will be ...... $cm^3$ (atmospheric pressure $= 70 \ cm$ of $Hg$ and density of $Hg = 13.6 \ g/cm^3$)
A
$350$
B
$300$
C
$250$
D
$22$

Solution

(B) According to Boyle's law,for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature,pressure and volume are inversely proportional to each other,i.e.,$P \propto \frac{1}{V}$.
Therefore,$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$.
At the bottom of the lake,the pressure $P_1$ is the sum of atmospheric pressure $P_0$ and the pressure due to the water column of height $h$: $P_1 = P_0 + h \rho_w g$.
At the surface,the pressure $P_2$ is equal to the atmospheric pressure $P_0$.
Given: $h = 47.6 \ m = 4760 \ cm$,$V_1 = 50 \ cm^3$,$P_0 = 70 \ cm$ of $Hg = 70 \times 13.6 \times g \ \text{dynes/cm}^2$,$\rho_w = 1 \ g/cm^3$.
Substituting the values into the equation $P_0 V_1 + h \rho_w g V_1 = P_0 V_2$:
$V_2 = V_1 \left( 1 + \frac{h \rho_w g}{P_0} \right) = V_1 \left( 1 + \frac{h \rho_w g}{h_{Hg} \rho_{Hg} g} \right) = V_1 \left( 1 + \frac{h \rho_w}{h_{Hg} \rho_{Hg}} \right)$.
$V_2 = 50 \left( 1 + \frac{4760 \times 1}{70 \times 13.6} \right) = 50 \left( 1 + \frac{4760}{952} \right) = 50 (1 + 5) = 50 \times 6 = 300 \ cm^3$.
Solution diagram
232
MediumMCQ
$A$ closed vessel contains $8\,g$ of oxygen and $7\,g$ of nitrogen. The total pressure is $10\,atm$ at the given temperature. If all the oxygen is removed from the system without permitting any change in temperature,then the pressure will become (in atmosphere):
A
$70/15$
B
$80/15$
C
$5$
D
$70/8$

Solution

(C) The number of moles of oxygen $(n_{O_2})$ is $8/32 = 0.25\,mol$.
The number of moles of nitrogen $(n_{N_2})$ is $7/28 = 0.25\,mol$.
According to Dalton's law of partial pressures,the total pressure $P_{total} = (n_{O_2} + n_{N_2}) \frac{RT}{V} = 10\,atm$.
Since $n_{O_2} = n_{N_2} = 0.25\,mol$,the partial pressure of each gas is equal.
$P_{O_2} = P_{N_2} = \frac{10}{2} = 5\,atm$.
When oxygen is removed,only nitrogen remains in the vessel.
Therefore,the new pressure in the system will be equal to the partial pressure of nitrogen,which is $5\,atm$.
233
DifficultMCQ
$A$ flask containing air at $27\,^{\circ}C$ at atmospheric pressure is corked up. $A$ pressure of $2.5\,atm$ would force the cork out. The temperature at which it happens is
A
$67.5\,^{\circ}C$
B
$750\,K$
C
$577\,^{\circ}C$
D
$670\,K$

Solution

(B) Since the volume of the flask remains constant,we use Gay-Lussac's Law: $\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$.
Given initial pressure $P_1 = 1\,atm$ and initial temperature $T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300\,K$.
The final pressure required to force the cork out is $P_2 = 2.5\,atm$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{1}{300} = \frac{2.5}{T_2}$.
Solving for $T_2$: $T_2 = 2.5 \times 300 = 750\,K$.
Converting to Celsius: $750 - 273 = 477\,^{\circ}C$.
234
MediumMCQ
$A$ gas at absolute temperature $300\,K$ has pressure $P = 4 \times 10^{-10}\,N/m^2$. Given the Boltzmann constant $k = 1.38 \times 10^{-23}\,J/K$,the number of molecules per $cm^3$ is of the order of:
A
$100$
B
$10^5$
C
$10^8$
D
$10^{11}$

Solution

(B) From the ideal gas equation,$P = n k T$,where $n$ is the number density (molecules per unit volume).
$n = P / (k T)$
Substituting the given values:
$n = (4 \times 10^{-10}) / (1.38 \times 10^{-23} \times 300)$
$n \approx (4 \times 10^{-10}) / (4.14 \times 10^{-21})$
$n \approx 0.966 \times 10^{11} \approx 10^{11} \text{ molecules/m}^3$
Since $1\,m^3 = 10^6\,cm^3$,the number of molecules per $cm^3$ is:
$n_{cm^3} = 10^{11} / 10^6 = 10^5 \text{ molecules/cm}^3$.
235
MediumMCQ
The adjoining figure shows graphs of pressure and volume of a gas at two temperatures $T_1$ and $T_2$. Which of the following is correct?
Question diagram
A
$T_1 > T_2$
B
$T_1 = T_2$
C
$T_1 < T_2$
D
None

Solution

(C) For an ideal gas,the equation of state is $PV = nRT$.
For a constant pressure $P$,the volume $V$ is directly proportional to the temperature $T$ $(V \propto T)$.
From the given $P-V$ graph,if we draw a vertical line at a constant pressure $P$,the volume corresponding to the curve $T_2$ is greater than the volume corresponding to the curve $T_1$ $(V_2 > V_1)$.
Since $V \propto T$,a larger volume at the same pressure implies a higher temperature.
Therefore,$T_2 > T_1$ or $T_1 < T_2$.
236
MediumMCQ
The expansion of an ideal gas of mass $m$ at a constant pressure $P$ is given by the straight line $B$. Then the expansion of the same ideal gas of mass $2\, m$ at a pressure $2\,P$ is given by the straight line
Question diagram
A
$C$
B
$A$
C
$B$
D
none

Solution

(C) From the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{m}{M}$ ($M$ is the molar mass).
Thus,$V = \frac{mR}{MP} T$.
In the given graph,the $V-T$ plot is a straight line passing through absolute zero $(-273.15\, ^\circ\text{C})$,where the slope is $S = \frac{mR}{MP}$.
For the first case,the slope is $S_1 = \frac{mR}{MP}$.
For the second case,the mass is $2m$ and the pressure is $2P$,so the new slope is $S_2 = \frac{(2m)R}{M(2P)} = \frac{mR}{MP}$.
Since $S_1 = S_2$,the slope remains unchanged.
Therefore,the expansion is given by the same straight line $B$.
237
DifficultMCQ
$A$ vessel of volume $8 \, L$ contains an ideal gas at $300 \, K$ and $2 \, atm$ pressure. The gas is allowed to leak until the pressure becomes $125 \, kPa$. Calculate the number of moles that leaked out if the temperature remains constant.
A
$0.4$
B
$0.24$
C
$0.34$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) Given: Volume $V = 8 \, L = 8 \times 10^{-3} \, m^3$,Initial pressure $P_1 = 2 \, atm = 2 \times 1.01325 \times 10^5 \, Pa \approx 2.0265 \times 10^5 \, Pa$. For simplicity in calculation,using $1 \, atm = 10^5 \, Pa$ as per standard approximation in many textbooks,$P_1 = 2 \times 10^5 \, Pa$.
Initial moles $n_1 = \frac{P_1 V}{RT} = \frac{2 \times 10^5 \times 8 \times 10^{-3}}{8.314 \times 300} \approx 0.641 \, mol$.
Final pressure $P_2 = 125 \, kPa = 1.25 \times 10^5 \, Pa$.
Since temperature $T$ and volume $V$ are constant,$P \propto n$,so $\frac{n_2}{n_1} = \frac{P_2}{P_1}$.
$n_2 = n_1 \times \frac{P_2}{P_1} = 0.641 \times \frac{1.25 \times 10^5}{2 \times 10^5} = 0.641 \times 0.625 \approx 0.40 \, mol$.
Leaked moles $\Delta n = n_1 - n_2 = 0.64 - 0.40 = 0.24 \, mol$.
238
MediumMCQ
The equation of state for $5\,g$ of oxygen at a pressure $P$ and temperature $T$,when occupying a volume $V$,will be where $R$ is the gas constant.
A
$PV = 5\,RT$
B
$PV = (5/2)\,RT$
C
$PV = (5/16)\,RT$
D
$PV = (5/32)\,RT$

Solution

(D) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = \mu RT$,where $\mu$ is the number of moles of the gas.
For oxygen gas $(O_2)$,the molar mass $M$ is $32\,g/mol$.
The given mass $m$ is $5\,g$.
The number of moles $\mu$ is calculated as $\mu = \frac{m}{M} = \frac{5}{32}\,mol$.
Substituting this value into the ideal gas equation,we get $PV = \frac{5}{32}\,RT$.
239
EasyMCQ
$Assertion :$ One mole of any substance at any temperature or volume always contains $6.02 \times 10^{23}$ molecules.
$Reason :$ One mole of a substance always refers to $S.T.P.$ conditions.
A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Solution

(C) The number $6.02 \times 10^{23}$ is known as Avogadro's number $(N_A)$.
By definition,one mole of any substance contains exactly $6.02 \times 10^{23}$ elementary entities (atoms,molecules,or ions),regardless of the temperature,pressure,or volume of the substance.
Therefore,the Assertion is correct.
However,the definition of a mole does not depend on $S.T.P.$ (Standard Temperature and Pressure) conditions.
$S.T.P.$ conditions are only relevant when calculating the volume occupied by one mole of an ideal gas (which is $22.4 \ L$ at $S.T.P.$).
Thus,the Reason is incorrect.
240
Medium
State Boyle's Law and Charles's Law.

Solution

(N/A) Boyle's Law: For a fixed mass of an ideal gas at a constant temperature, the pressure $P$ is inversely proportional to its volume $V$. Mathematically, $P \propto 1/V$ or $PV = \text{constant}$.
Charles's Law: For a fixed mass of an ideal gas at a constant pressure, the volume $V$ is directly proportional to its absolute temperature $T$. Mathematically, $V \propto T$ or $V/T = \text{constant}$.
241
Difficult
Write the ideal gas equation. What is the basis of the absolute temperature scale?

Solution

(N/A) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$,where $P$ is the pressure,$V$ is the volume,$n$ is the number of moles,$R$ is the universal gas constant,and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
The basis of the absolute temperature scale (also known as the Kelvin scale) is the absolute zero temperature,which is $-273.15 \ ^{\circ}C$. At this temperature,the pressure of an ideal gas becomes zero,as shown in the graph where the pressure-temperature line extrapolates to zero pressure at $-273.15 \ ^{\circ}C$.
242
Easy
Molar volume is the volume occupied by $1 \; mol$ of any (ideal) gas at standard temperature and pressure ($STP$: $1 \; atm$ pressure,$0^{\circ} C$). Show that it is $22.4 \; L$.

Solution

(N/A) The ideal gas equation relating pressure $(P)$,volume $(V)$,and absolute temperature $(T)$ is given as:
$PV = nRT$
Where:
$R$ is the universal gas constant $= 8.314 \; J \; mol^{-1} \; K^{-1}$
$n = 1 \; mol$
$T = 273.15 \; K$ (Standard temperature)
$P = 1.01325 \times 10^{5} \; Pa$ (Standard pressure of $1 \; atm$)
Rearranging for volume:
$V = \frac{nRT}{P}$
Substituting the values:
$V = \frac{1 \times 8.314 \times 273.15}{1.01325 \times 10^{5}}$
$V \approx 0.02241 \; m^{3}$
Since $1 \; m^{3} = 1000 \; L$:
$V \approx 22.41 \; L$
Thus,the molar volume of an ideal gas at $STP$ is approximately $22.4 \; L$.
243
MediumMCQ
An oxygen cylinder of volume $30 \; L$ has an initial gauge pressure of $15 \; atm$ and a temperature of $27 \; ^{\circ}C$. After some oxygen is withdrawn from the cylinder,the gauge pressure drops to $11 \; atm$ and its temperature drops to $17 \; ^{\circ}C$. Estimate the mass (in $kg$) of oxygen taken out of the cylinder ($R = 8.31 \; J \; mol^{-1} K^{-1}$,molecular mass of $O_{2} = 32 \; u$).
A
$0.13$
B
$0.26$
C
$0.42$
D
$0.56$

Solution

(A) The absolute pressure $P$ is given by $P = P_{gauge} + P_{atm}$. Assuming $P_{atm} = 1 \; atm = 1.013 \times 10^{5} \; Pa$.
Initial absolute pressure $P_{1} = 15 + 1 = 16 \; atm = 16 \times 1.013 \times 10^{5} \; Pa = 1.6208 \times 10^{6} \; Pa$.
Initial temperature $T_{1} = 27 + 273 = 300 \; K$.
Volume $V = 30 \; L = 30 \times 10^{-3} \; m^{3}$.
Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT = (m/M)RT$,the initial mass $m_{1} = (P_{1} V M) / (R T_{1})$.
$m_{1} = (1.6208 \times 10^{6} \times 30 \times 10^{-3} \times 32 \times 10^{-3}) / (8.31 \times 300) \approx 0.624 \; kg$.
Final absolute pressure $P_{2} = 11 + 1 = 12 \; atm = 12 \times 1.013 \times 10^{5} \; Pa = 1.2156 \times 10^{6} \; Pa$.
Final temperature $T_{2} = 17 + 273 = 290 \; K$.
Final mass $m_{2} = (P_{2} V M) / (R T_{2})$.
$m_{2} = (1.2156 \times 10^{6} \times 30 \times 10^{-3} \times 32 \times 10^{-3}) / (8.31 \times 290) \approx 0.485 \; kg$.
Mass of oxygen taken out $\Delta m = m_{1} - m_{2} = 0.624 - 0.485 = 0.139 \; kg \approx 0.13 \; kg$.
244
MediumMCQ
An air bubble of volume $1.0 \; cm^{3}$ rises from the bottom of a lake $40 \; m$ deep at a temperature of $12 \; ^{\circ}C$. To what volume (in $cm^{3}$) does it grow when it reaches the surface,which is at a temperature of $35 \; ^{\circ}C$?
A
$2.65$
B
$5.26$
C
$7.48$
D
$9.67$

Solution

(B) Initial volume of the air bubble,$V_{1} = 1.0 \; cm^{3} = 1.0 \times 10^{-6} \; m^{3}$.
Depth of the lake,$d = 40 \; m$.
Initial temperature at the bottom,$T_{1} = 12 \; ^{\circ}C = 285 \; K$.
Final temperature at the surface,$T_{2} = 35 \; ^{\circ}C = 308 \; K$.
Pressure at the surface,$P_{2} = 1 \; atm = 1.013 \times 10^{5} \; Pa$.
Pressure at the bottom,$P_{1} = P_{2} + d \rho g$,where $\rho = 10^{3} \; kg/m^{3}$ and $g = 9.8 \; m/s^{2}$.
$P_{1} = 1.013 \times 10^{5} + (40 \times 10^{3} \times 9.8) = 1.013 \times 10^{5} + 3.92 \times 10^{5} = 4.933 \times 10^{5} \; Pa$.
Using the ideal gas law,$\frac{P_{1} V_{1}}{T_{1}} = \frac{P_{2} V_{2}}{T_{2}}$.
$V_{2} = \frac{P_{1} V_{1} T_{2}}{T_{1} P_{2}} = \frac{(4.933 \times 10^{5}) \times (1.0 \times 10^{-6}) \times 308}{285 \times (1.013 \times 10^{5})}$.
$V_{2} \approx 5.26 \times 10^{-6} \; m^{3} = 5.26 \; cm^{3}$.
245
MediumMCQ
Estimate the total number of air molecules (inclusive of oxygen,nitrogen,water vapour,and other constituents) in a room of capacity $25.0 \; m^{3}$ at a temperature of $27^{\circ} C$ and $1 \; atm$ pressure.
A
$2.48 \times 10^{25}$
B
$1.22 \times 10^{24}$
C
$6.11 \times 10^{26}$
D
$6.22 \times 10^{23}$

Solution

(C) Volume of the room,$V = 25.0 \; m^{3}$.
Temperature of the room,$T = 27^{\circ} C = 300 \; K$.
Pressure in the room,$P = 1 \; atm = 1.013 \times 10^{5} \; Pa$.
The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = N k_{B} T$,where $k_{B}$ is the Boltzmann constant.
Boltzmann constant,$k_{B} = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \; J/K$.
The number of air molecules $N$ is given by $N = \frac{PV}{k_{B} T}$.
Substituting the values: $N = \frac{1.013 \times 10^{5} \times 25.0}{1.38 \times 10^{-23} \times 300}$.
$N = \frac{25.325 \times 10^{5}}{414 \times 10^{-23}} \approx 0.06117 \times 10^{28} = 6.11 \times 10^{26}$ molecules.
Therefore,the total number of air molecules in the room is $6.11 \times 10^{26}$.
246
Medium
$A$ metre-long narrow bore held horizontally (and closed at one end) contains a $76 \; cm$ long mercury thread,which traps a $15 \; cm$ column of air. What happens if the tube is held vertically with the open end at the bottom?

Solution

(D) Length of the narrow bore,$L = 100 \; cm$.
Length of the mercury thread,$l = 76 \; cm$.
Length of the air column between mercury and the closed end,$l_a = 15 \; cm$.
When the tube is held vertically with the open end at the bottom,the air column length increases because some mercury flows out. Let $h \; cm$ of mercury flow out.
The final length of the air column becomes $l_2 = 15 + (100 - 76 - 15) + h = 24 + h \; cm$.
The final length of the mercury column becomes $76 - h \; cm$.
Initial pressure $P_1 = 76 \; cm$ of Hg,Initial volume $V_1 = 15 \; cm$ (proportional to length).
Final pressure $P_2 = 76 - (76 - h) = h \; cm$ of Hg.
Using Boyle's Law,$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$:
$76 \times 15 = h(24 + h)$
$h^2 + 24h - 1140 = 0$.
Solving for $h$ using the quadratic formula: $h = \frac{-24 + \sqrt{576 + 4560}}{2} = \frac{-24 + 73.05}{2} \approx 24.5 \; cm$.
Thus,$24.5 \; cm$ of mercury flows out,and the final air column length is $24 + 24.5 = 48.5 \; cm$.
247
Medium
Explain why the air pressure in a car tire increases while the car is in motion.

Solution

(N/A) When a car is in motion,the friction between the tires and the road surface generates heat.
This heat is transferred to the air inside the tire,causing the temperature $(T)$ of the air to increase.
According to the Kinetic Theory of Gases,for a fixed volume $(V)$ of gas (the tire volume remains approximately constant),the pressure $(P)$ is directly proportional to the absolute temperature $(T)$ as per Gay-Lussac's Law $(P \propto T)$.
As the temperature of the air inside the tire rises due to friction,the kinetic energy of the gas molecules increases,leading to more frequent and forceful collisions with the inner walls of the tire.
Consequently,the air pressure inside the tire increases.
248
Easy
State Gay-Lussac's Law of Gaseous Volumes.

Solution

(N/A) Gay-Lussac's Law of Gaseous Volumes states that when gases react together,they do so in volumes which bear a simple ratio to one another and to the volume of the products,if gaseous,provided that the temperature and pressure remain constant.
249
Medium
State Avogadro's law (Hypothesis).

Solution

(N/A) Avogadro's law states that equal volumes of all gases under the same conditions of temperature and pressure contain an equal number of molecules.
Mathematically,this can be expressed as $V \propto n$ at constant temperature $(T)$ and pressure $(P)$,where $V$ is the volume and $n$ is the number of moles (or molecules).
This implies that if different gases are kept in containers of equal volume at the same temperature and pressure,they will contain the same number of molecules.
This law is also known as Avogadro's hypothesis and is fundamental in understanding the kinetic theory of gases.
250
Medium
Calculate the volume of vapour of $1\,g$ of water at $1\,atm$ pressure.

Solution

To find the volume of $1\,g$ of water vapour at $1\,atm$ pressure,we use the ideal gas law: $PV = nRT$.
Here,$P = 1\,atm = 1.013 \times 10^5\,Pa$.
The mass of water is $m = 1\,g = 10^{-3}\,kg$.
The molar mass of water $(H_2O)$ is $M = 18\,g/mol = 18 \times 10^{-3}\,kg/mol$.
The number of moles $n = \frac{m}{M} = \frac{1}{18}\,mol$.
The universal gas constant $R = 8.314\,J/(mol \cdot K)$.
Assuming the temperature $T = 373.15\,K$ (boiling point of water at $1\,atm$):
$V = \frac{nRT}{P} = \frac{(1/18) \times 8.314 \times 373.15}{1.013 \times 10^5}$.
$V \approx 1.70 \times 10^{-3}\,m^3 = 1.70\,litres$.

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