In a constant pressure process, how is the work done by the system related to th

Practice Questions

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In a constant pressure process, how is the work done by the system related to the change in enthalpy?
  1. W = ΔH
  2. W = -ΔH
  3. W = ΔH + PΔV
  4. W = ΔH - PΔV

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a constant pressure process, how is the work done by the system related to the change in enthalpy?
  • Step 1: Understand that in a constant pressure process, the pressure remains the same throughout the process.
  • Step 2: Know that enthalpy (H) is a measure of the total energy of a system, including internal energy and the energy required to make room for it by displacing its environment.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the change in enthalpy (ΔH) is calculated as the difference between the final and initial enthalpy of the system.
  • Step 4: Learn that the work done by the system (W) during a constant pressure process is related to the change in volume (ΔV) of the system, specifically W = PΔV, where P is the constant pressure.
  • Step 5: Combine the concepts: The heat added to the system (Q) at constant pressure is related to the change in enthalpy and the work done by the system. This is expressed in the equation ΔH = Q + PΔV.
  • Step 6: Conclude that in a constant pressure process, the work done by the system contributes to the change in enthalpy along with the heat added.
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