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1 Marks Questions

1. Given Samples of 1cm3 of Hydrogen and 1cm3 of oxygen, both at N. T. P. which sample has a larger number of molecules?

Ans: Equal volumes of all gases, at equivalent temperatures and pressures, contain the same number of molecules, according to Avogadro's hypothesis. As a result, the number of molecules in both samples is the same. As a result, the number of molecules in both samples is the same.


2. Find out the ratio between most probable velocity, average velocity and root Mean Square Velocity of gas molecules?

Ans : Since,

Most Probable velocity, VmP=2KTm

Average velocity, V¯=8KTπm

Root Mean Square velocity: Vr.m.s. =3KTm

Now, find out the Ratio between most probable velocity, average velocity and root mean square velocity of gas molecules

So, V=p:VVrm.s=2KTm:3KTπm:3KTm

=2:8π:3
V=ρ:V Vr.m.s. =1.1.3:1.23


3. What is Mean free path?

Ans: The average distance a molecule travels between collisions is known as the mean free path. It is symbolised by (lambda). Meters are the units of measurement (m).


4. What happens when an electric fan is switched on in a closed room?

Ans: When an electric fan is turned on, electrical energy is first transferred into mechanical energy, which is subsequently converted into heat. Heat energy increases the kinetic energy of air molecules, raising the temperature of the environment.


5. State the law of equi- Partition  of energy?

Ans: The average kinetic energy of a molecule in each degree of freedom is equal to 12KT.  According to the law of equipartition of energy. 


6. On what factors, does the average kinetic energy of gas molecules depend?

Ans: The absolute temperature is the only variable that affects average kinetic energy, and it is directly proportional to it.


7. Why the temperature less than absolute zero is not possible?

Ans: Since mean square velocity is proportional to temperature, it's a no-brainer. If the temperature is 0, the mean square velocity is also zero, and since molecules cannot be negative, temperatures lower than the absolute zone are not attainable.


8. What is the relation between pressure and kinetic energy of gas?

Ans: We are aware of this, Pressure=P Kinetic energy =E

Now, Kinetic theory of gases is P=13Sc21 )

S= Density

C=r.m.s Velocity of gas molecules

Translation’s mean kinetic energy per unit

Volume of the gas =E=12Sc22 )

Dividing 1) by 2)

Now, we find out relation between pressure and kinetic energy of gas: 

PE=1Sc223×Sc2=23

P=23E


9. What is an ideal perfect gas?

Ans: Ideal gas is defined as a gas that obeys the following laws or qualities.

1) The size of a gas molecule is zero.

2) There is no attraction or repellent force between gas molecules.


2 Marks Questions

1. If a certain mass of gas is heated first in a small vessel of volume V1 and then in a large vessel of volume V2. Draw the P - T graph for two cases?

Ans: Equation of perfect gas; P=RTV


P-T graph for a gas with two different volumes.


Given, temperature is  Pα1V As a result, when the gas is heated in a small vessel .

V1 the pressure rises faster than when the gas is heated in a big vessel  (Volume). 

V2  As a result, the slope of the graph in the case of a small vessel will be greater than in the case of a large vessel.


2. Derive the Boyle's law using kinetic theory of gases?

Ans: With the temperature constant, Boyle's law states that the volume of a given quantity of gas is inversely proportional to the pressure P, i.e. PV = constant.

The pressure exerted by a gas is now given by the kinetic theory of gases.

P= Pressure

V= Volume

V= Average Velocity

m = Mass of 1 molecule

N= No. of molecules

M=mN (Mass of gas)

P=1mNV¯23V

PV=13MV¯2


3. At what temperature is the root mean square speed of an atom in an argon gas cylinder equal to the r.m.s speed of a helium gas atom at- 200C ? Given Atomic Mass is Ar=39.9 and  He=4.0?

Ans: Let we know that   , Vr.m.s.  and V1r.m.s. are the root mean square speeds of Argon and helium

We have , Atoms  at temperature T and T1 respectively.

R= Universal Gas constant

T= Temperature

M = Atomic Mass of Gas

Now,   Vr.m.s. =3RTM

V1rm.s.=3RT1M1

Given,M= Mass of Argon =39.9

M1= Mass of Helium =4.0

T1= Temperature of helium =200C

T1=273+(20)=253K

T= Temperature of Argon =?

Now, Vr.m.s. = V1rm.

3RTM=3RT1M1

Squaring both side,

3TM=3T1M1

TM=T1M2T=T1MM1

Now it's time to put the numbers together.T1,M1 \& M

T=253×39.94.0=2523.7K


4. Show that constant - temperature bulk modulus K of an ideal gas is the pressure P of the gas?

Ans: When a substance P is exposed to increased pressure, a minor fractional volume drop occurs, which is related to bulk modulus k by:-

K=ΔPΔVV1)

So we know that A negative sign implies that the volume is decreasing. Before,  compression in the case of an ideal gas at a constant temperature.

PV=mMRT2)

M = Molecular Mass of gas

We have, After compression at constant temperature,

(P+ΔP)(V+ΔV)=mMRT

Now, From equation 2)

PV=(P+ΔP)(V+ΔV)

PV=PV+PΔV+VΔP+ΔPΔV

or PΔV=VΔP+ΔPΔV

PΔVV=ΔP+ΔPΔVV( Dividing by V on both sides )

PΔVV=ΔP(1+ΔVV)

ΔVV=ΔPP(1+ΔVV)

We're only concerned with minor fractional changes. Therefore, ΔVV is much smaller than

1, As a result, it can be neglected as compared to 1.

ΔVV=ΔPP

Using this value instead of ΔVV in equation 1) we get

K=ΔPΔPP=P

As a result, the bulk modulus of an ideal gas is equal to the gas's pressure under compression at constant temperature.


5. The earth without its atmosphere would be inhospitably cold. Explain Why?

Ans: Infrared radiation from the earth's surface is reflected back to the lower layers of the atmosphere. As a result, the earth's heat radiation from the sun is trapped by the atmosphere during the day. The earth's surface would become too cold to live if it didn't have an atmosphere.


6. If a vessel contains 1 mole of 02 gas (molar mass 32 ) at temperature T. The pressure of the gas is P. What is the pressure if an identical vessel contains 1 mole of Hit at a temperature 2T?

Ans: According to the ideal gas equation:

PV=nRT

P= pressure

V =volume

n=No. of molecule per unit volume

R=Universal Gas Constant

T= Temperature

So we get, PVT=nR or PVT= constant

Hence P1V1T1=P2V2T21)

Now, in response to the query,

P1=PT1=T

V1=VT2=2T

Using above equations in equation 1)

P2=P1V1T1KT2V2

P2=PVTX2TVV1=V2=V( identical vessels )

P2=2P

As a result, the pressure is doubled.


7. At very low pressure and high temperature, the real gas behaves like ideal gas. Why?

Ans: An ideal gas has a molecule volume of zero and no intermolecular forces. 

1) At extremely low pressures, the amount of gas is so huge that the volume of a molecule is insignificant in comparison to the volume of gas.

2) Because the kinetic energy of molecules is very high at very high temperatures, the effect of intermolecular forces can be ignored.

As a result, at low pressure, real gases behave like an ideal gas.


8. Calculate the degree of freedom for monatomic, diatomic and triatomic gas?

Ans: The system's degrees of freedom are determined by:- f=3NK

Where, f= degrees of freedom

N= Number of  Particles in the system.

K= Independent  relation among the particles.

Now ,

1) For a monatomic gas, N=1 and K=0

f=3×10=3

2) For a diatomic gas; N=2 and K=m1

f=3×21=5

3) For a triatomic gas; N=3 and K=3

f=3×33

f=6

As a result, the degrees of freedom for monatomic, diatomic, and Triatomic particles are 3, 5, and 6 respectively.


9. Determine the volume of 1 mole of any gas at s. T. P., assuming it behaves like an ideal gas?

Ans: Using the ideal gas equation-

P= Pressure

V= Volume

n=No. of moles of gas

R= Universal Gas Constant

T= Temperature

We have,

PV=nRT

V=nRTP

Given is  , n=1 mole; R=8.31J/mol/K;T=273K

P=1.01×105Nm2

V=1×(8.31)×2731.01×103

V=22.4×103m3

Since 1 litre

=1000cm3

=1×103m3

Hence V=22.41

i.e. at S.T.P., any gas has a volume of 22.41. (Standard Temperature & Pressure).


10. A tank of volume 0.3m3contains 2 moles of Helium gas at 200C. Assuming the helium behave as an ideal gas;

Ans: 1) Find the total internal energy of the system.

Given, n= No. of moles =2

T= Temperature =273+20=293K

R= Universal Gas constant =8.31J/mole.

So we know that, Total energy of the system =E=32nRT

Hence, E=32×n×8.31×293E=7.30×103J

 2) Determine the r. m. s. Speed of the atoms.

 Molecular Mass of helium =4g \ mol

=4×103Kgmol

Now , Root Mean speed =Vrms=3RTM=3X8.31×2934X103

Vr.m.s. =1.35X103m/s


11. State Graham's law of diffusion and derive it?

Ans: The rates of diffusion of two gases are inversely proportional to the square roots of their densities, according to Graham's law of diffusion.

Consider two gases diffusing into one another at a certain pressure. Let SA and SB be their densities. 

So we know that, the root Mean square velocities of the molecules of gases A and B will be:

VArms=3PSA1)

VBrms=3PSB2)

Now, Dividing equation 1) by 2)

VArms.VBrm.s=3PSAXSB3P=SBSA1)

The rate of diffusion of a gas is now directly related to its molecules' r.m.s. velocity. If and are the gas diffusion rates, and B is the rate of diffusion of gases, then

rArB=VArm.sVBrM.s=SBSA

Or this is Graham's law.

rArB=SBSA


12. State Charles's law? If air is filled in a vessel At 600c. To what temperature should it be heated in order that 1rd3 of air may escape out of the vessel?

Ans: According to Charles' law, the volume of a given mass of a gas is precisely proportional to its Kelvin temperature when pressure remains constant, i.e.

V & T if pressure is constant; V= volume T= Temperature

Or VT= constant

We have, T1=60+273=333k

v1=V

T2= ?

v2=V+V3=43V

So now , from Charles's show,

V1T1=V2T2V1V2=T1T2

T2=T1V2V1

T2333×4V3×V

Hence,

T2=1710c or 444k


13. Show that average kinetic energy of translation per molecule of gas is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of gas?

Ans: According to the kinetic theory of gases, one mole of an ideal gas exerts a pressure of

P=1MC23VM= Mass of gas

or PV=1MC23V= Volume of gas

Since PV=RT (for 1mole of gas)

or 13MC2=RT R=Universal gas constant

C2=3RTMT= Temperature

So Now, CαT

Also, 13MC2=RT

Dividing by number of molecules of gas =N

1M3NC2=RNT

K= Boltzman constant

13mc2=KT Dividing

or 12mc2=32KT

We get , 12mc2= Kinetic energy per molecule of gas

Now, 12mc2αT

as 32k= constant


14. Air pressure in a car tyre increases during driving? Why?

Ans: Because of the action, the temperature of the air inside the tyre rises during driving. According to Charles's law, as the temperature rises, the pressure inside the tyres rises as well.


15. Four molecules of gas have Speeds 2,4,6,8,km/s. Respectively.

Ans: Here, C1=km/s= velocity of first gas

C2=4km/s l=velocity of second gas

C3=6km/s= velocity of third gas

C4=8km/s =velocity of fourth gas

1) Average speed -

Calculate the average period –

We Get used formula is,

Average speed =C1+C2+C3+C44

Now,

Average Speed =2+4+6+84

i.e Average Speed =204=5km/s

2) Root Mean square speed -

Calculate the Root mean square speed –

We Get used formula is, 

Root Mean Square Speed =C12+C22+C32+C424

Now ,

R. m. s of gas=22+42+62+824

R. m. s of gas=1204

i.e R. m. s of gas=5.48km/s


3 Marks Questions

1.  If Nine particles have speeds of 5,8,12,12,12,14,14,17and 20m/s. Find.

Ans:  1) the average speed

Divide the total number of particles by the sum of their speeds to get the average speed.

Hence, Average speed, V¯=5+8+12+12+12+14+14+17+209=12.7ms

 2) the Most Probable speed

 The average value of the square of speeds is given by:-

Hence,V¯2=52+82+122+122+122+142+142+172+2029

=25+64+144+144+144+196+196+289+4009=16029

i.e. V¯2=178m2/s2

RM S speed,Vrm.s=V¯2=178=13.3m/s

 3) the r.m.s. Speed of the particles

 Three particles have a speed of, two particles have a speed of, and the remaining particles have varying speeds. As a result, the most likely speed,

VmP=12m/s


2: Establish the relation between Y(=CPCV) and degrees of freedom (n)?

Ans: Now y=CpCV

Where CP= specific heat at constant pressure

CV= Specific heat at Constant  volume.

and n= Degrees of freedom is the total number of co-ordinates or independent quantities needed to completely describe the system's position and configuration.

 Suppose, a polyatomic gas molecule has ' n degrees of freedom.

Total energy associated with a gram molecule of the gas i. e.

Here,

N= Total number of molecules 

R= Universal Gas Constant

R=NK

K= Boltzmann Constant

E=n×12KT×N=n2RT

So We know that,

Specific heat at constant volume,

Cv=dEdT

CV=ddT(n2RT)

CV=n2R

Now Specific heat at constant Pressure, CP=Cv+R

CP=n2R+R

CP=(n2+1)R

As, Y=CpC

Y=(n2+1)Rn2R

Y=(n2+1)×2n

Y=2′̸×γ+1×2n

Hence, Y=(1+2n)


3: Two perfect gases at absolute temperature T1 and T2 are mixed. There is no loss of energy. Find the temperature of the mixture if the masses of molecules are m1 and m2and number of molecules is n1 and n2?

Ans: There is no reciprocal interaction between the molecules in a perfect gas. Now, K.E of gas =12mv2

Energy equivalence is achieved by energy equivalence :

12mv2=32KT

K.E of one gas =n1×(32KT1)1 )

K.E. of other gas =n2×(32KT2)2 )

Now , n1,n2= Number of molecules in gases

K= Bolt zman' Constant

T1,T2 Temperatures.

Total K.E. =32K(n1T1+n2T2) (adding equation 1)\&2)

Let we know that, T be the absolute temperature of the mixture of gases

Then,

Total Kinetic energy =n1×(32KT)+n2×(32KT)

Total K.E =32KT(n1+n2)4 )

Since there is no loss of energy, hence on equating e43 ) & 4) for total K.E.:

32T(n1+n2)=32(n1T1+n2T2)

T(n1+n2)=(n1T1+n2T2)

Therefore,T=n1T1+n2T2n1+n2


4. Derive Avogadro's law?

Ans: Avogadro's law asserts that equal volumes of all gases, at the same temperature and pressure, have the same number of molecules. Consider two gases with similar volumes at the same temperature T  and pressureP.

Let M1 =Mass of first gas

M2= Mass of second gas

C1=C2=r.m.s velocity of gas molecules of 2 gases m1/m2= Mass of each molecule of gas

M1,m2= Number of molecules of gas

Now, M1=m1n1 and M2=m2n2

From kinetic theory of gas: -


Rectangular coordinate system for two gases.


For first gas P=1M13VC12(1)

For second gas P=1M23VC22(2)

Now, Equating equation 1) 82) for pressure

1M13VC12=1M23VC22

M1c12=M22C223)

 AverageK.E  Molecule of first gas = Average KE Moleculeof sec ond gas  for same temperatures

12M1C12=12M2C22

M1C12=M2C224)

Let Cl,C2Cn= Random velocities of gases molecules

Let  Radom rectangular co-ordinates of η - molecules

x12+y12+z12=c12

So, xn2+yn2+zn2=cn2

we have,

Initial Molomentum of A,=mx1

on collision with wall, Momentum = -mx,

Change in Momentum =mx1mx1

=2mx1

Let , The molecule in between the collisions of two walls OPKT and QRSL covers a distance =2a

So, time between 2 collisions =2ax1

As Mornentum transferred in 1 second =2mx1xx12a=mxg2a

From Newton's second law f1=mx12a

fn=mxn2a

Total force in X -direction =f1+f2+fn

=mx12a+mx22a+mxh2a

Pressure exerted on wall QRSL

=Fxa2=ma2(x12+x22+xn2)

Dividing equation 4 ) by 3 )

M1C12m1c12=M2C22m2c22M=m×n

m1n1m1=m2n2m2

I.e. Avogadro's law

n1=n2


5. What are the assumptions of kinetic theory of gas?

Ans: The following are the assumptions of the kinetic theory of gases:

1) A gas is made up of a vast number of molecules that should all be elastic spheres and identical.

2) A gas's molecules are in a constant state of rapid and unpredictable mobility.

3) Gas molecules are extremely small in comparison to the distance between them.

4) There is no attraction or repulsio between the molecules.

5) Molecule collisions with one another and with the vessel's walls are perfectly elastic.


6. Estimate the fraction of molecular volume to the actual volume occupied by oxygen gas at STP. Take the diameter of an oxygen molecule to be 3A0.

Ans: Given, Diameter of an oxygen molecule, d=3A

Radius, r=d2=32=1.5A=1.5×108cm

We know that the Actual volume occupied by 1 mole of oxygen gas at TP=22400cm3

Let Molecular volume of oxygen gas, V=43πr3N

Where, N is Avogadro's number =6.023×1023 molecules/mole

V=433.14×(1.5×108)3×6.023×1023=8.51cm3

Hence, the Ratio of the molecular volume to the actual volume of oxygen =8.5122400

=3.8×104


7. Estimate the total number of air molecules (inclusive of oxygen, nitrogen, water vapour and other constituents) in a room of capacity 25.0m3 at a temperature of 270C.

Ans: Given is, Volume of the room, V=25.0m3

Temperature of the room, T=270C=300K

Pressure in the room, P=1atm=1×1.013×105Pa

We get, The ideal gas equation relating pressure (P), Volume (V), and absolute temperature ( T ) can be written as:

PV=kBNT

Where,

KB is Boltzmann constant =1.38×1023m2kgs2K1

N is the number of air molecules in the room

Now,

N=PVk5T

=1.013×105×251.38×1025×300

=6.11×1026 molecules

As a result, the total number of air molecules in a room is  6.11×1026.


8. From a certain apparatus, the diffusion rate of hydrogen has an average value of 28.7 cm3s1. The diffusion of another gas under the same conditions is measured to have an average rate of 7.2cm3s1. Identify the gas.(Hint: Use Graham's law of diffusion: R1/R2=(M2/M1)1/2, where R1,R2 are)

diffusion rates of gases 1 and 2 , and M1 and M2 their respective molecular masses. The law is a simple consequence of kinetic theory.)

Ans:  Given, 

Rate of diffusion of hydrogen, R1=28.7cm3s1

Rate of diffusion of another gas, R2=7.2cm3s1

According to Graham's Law of diffusion, we have:

R1R2=M2M1

Where,

M1 is the molecular mass of hydrogen =2.020g

M2 is the molecular mass of the unknown gas

Now putting value in given,

M2=M1(R1R2)2

=2.02(28.77.2)2=32.09g

32 g is the oxygen molecular mass. As a result, oxygen is the unknown gas.


4 Marks Questions

1. Molar volume is the volume occupied by 1 mol of any (ideal) gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP: 1 atmospheric pressure 0C. Show that it is 22.4 liters.

Ans: The relationship between pressure (P), volume (V), and absolute temperature (T) is known as the ideal gas equation.

PV= net

Where,

R is the universal gas constant =8.314Jmol1K1

n= Number of moles =1

T= Standard temperature =273K

P= Standard pressure =1atm=1.013×105Nm2

Formula is, 

V=nRTP

Now put the value,

=1×8.314×2731.013×105

=0.0224m3

i.e V=22.4 liters

As a result, a gas's molar volume at STP is 22.4 litres.


2. Three vessels of equal capacity have gases at the same temperature and pressure. The first vessel contains neon (monatomic), the second contains chlorine (diatomic), and the third contains uranium hexafluoride (polyatomic). Do the vessels contain equal number of respective molecules? Is the root mean square speed of molecules the same in the three cases? If not, in which case is the largest?

Ans: Yes. All of them have the same number of molecules in them.

No. Neon has the highest root mean square speed.

The three jars have the same volume because their capacities are equal.

As a result, the pressure, volume, and temperature of each gas are the same.

The three vessels will each contain an equal quantity of the corresponding molecules, according to Avogadro's law. This is the same as Avogadro's number.

N=6.023×1023.

The root mean square speed (vru) of a gas of mass m, and temperature T, is given relation is :

vr==3kTm

Here, k is Boltzmann constant

As we know the given gases, k and T are constants.

Hence vr14 depends only on the mass of the atoms, i.e.,

vrne1m

As a result, the root mean square speed of the molecules in each of the three scenarios differs. The mass of neon is the smallest of the three elements: neon, chlorine, and uranium hexafluoride. As a result, among the supplied gases, neon has the fastest root mean square speed


3. A metre-long narrow bore held horizontally (and closed at one end) contains a 76cmlong mercury thread, which traps a 15cm column of air. What happens if the tube is held vertically with the open end at the bottom?

Ans: Given By the  Length of the narrow bore, L=1m=100cm

Length of the mercury thread, l=76cm

Length of the air column between mercury and the closed end, la=15cm

Now,The mercury length that occupies the air space is because the bore is kept vertically in air with the open end at the bottom : 100(76+15)=9cm

Hence, the total length of the air column =15+9=24cm

Let hcm of mercury flow out as a result of atmospheric pressure.

- Length of the air column in the bore =24+hcm

And, length of the mercury column =76hcm

Initial pressure, P1=76cm of mercury

Initial volume, V1=15cm3

Final pressure, P2=76(76h)=hcm of mercury

Final volume, V2=(24+h)cm3

Temperature remains constant throughout the process.

P1V1=P2V2

76×15=h(24+h)

h2+24h1140=0

h=24±(24)2+4×1×11402×1

=23.8cm or 47.8cm

Height can't possibly be a disadvantage. As a result, 23.8 cm of mercury will flow out of the hole, leaving 52.2 in the chamber. The length of the air column will be. 24+23.8=47.8cm.


4. An air bubble of volume 1.0cm3 rises from the bottom of a lake 40m deep at a temperature of 350C ?

Ans: Given is, Volume of the air bubble, V1=1.0cm3=1.0×106m3

Bubble rises to height, d=40m

Temperature at a depth of 40 m,T1=12C=285 K

Temperature at the surface of the lake, T2=35C=308 K

The pressure on the surface of the lake:

P2=1atm=1×1.013×105Pa

The pressure at the depth of 40m :

P1=1atm+dρg

Given ,

ρ is the density of water =103kg/m3

g is the acceleration due to gravity =9.8m/s2

P1=1.013×105+40×103×9.8

=493300Pa

We have: P1V1T1=P2V2T2

Where, V2 is the volume of the air bubble when it reaches the surface

V2=PV1T2T1P2

Now put the value,

=(493300)(1.0×105)308285×1.013×105

=5.263×106m3 or 5.263cm3

As a result, the volume of the air bubble decreases as it approaches the surface. 5.263cm3.


5. Estimate the average thermal energy of a helium atom at

Ans:  

(i) room temperature (27C)

 At room temperature, calculate the average thermal energy of a helium atom. T=27C=300 K

Now, Average thermal energy =32kT

Let,  k is Boltzmann constant =1.38×1023m2kgs2K1

32kT=32×1.38×1098×300

=6.21×1021J

As a result, at ambient temperature, the average thermal energy of a helium atom is (270C) is 6.21×1021J

(ii) the temperature on the surface of the Sun (6000 K) 

Determine the average thermal energy of a helium atom at the sun's surface.  T=6000K

Now, Average thermal energy =32kT

32×1.38×1038×6000

=1.241×1018J

As a result, a helium atom on the sun's surface has an average thermal energy of 1.241×1019J

(iii) the temperature of 10 million Kelvin (the typical core temperature in the case of a star).

Find the average thermal energy of a helium atom  At temperature,  T=107K

Now, Average thermal energy =32kT

32×1.38×1038×107

=2.07×1016J

As a result, the average thermal energy of a helium atom at a star's core is 2.07×1016J.


6. At what temperature is the root mean square speed of an atom in an argon gas cylinder equal to the rms speed of a helium gas atom at 200C? (atomic mass of Ar= 39.9u, of He=4.0u ).

Ans: Given data is,

Temperature of the helium atom, TF=200C=253K

Atomic mass of argon, MA=39.9u

Atomic mass of helium, MHe=4.0u

Let, (vr=)d be the rms speed of argon.

Let (vrwe)Ht be the rms speed of helium.

We have , The rms speed of argon is given by:

(vn+ξ)A=3RTAMΔt

Where,

R is the universal gas constant

TA is temperature of argon gas

Now, The rms speed of helium is given by:

(vrms)Ht=3RTRMH (ii)

It is given that:

(vrre)At=(vrwb)B

3RTAVMA=3RTBMH

TΔMΔ=TBMHt

TA=THtMHt×MΔ

=2534×39.9

=2523.675=2.52×103K

As a result, the argon atom's temperature is  2.52×103K.


5 Marks Questions

1. Derive an expression for the pressure due to an ideal gas?

Ans: Consider an ideal gas confined in an OPRSTKL cubical container with capacity on each side a. V now, V=a3 ((Side) 3= volume of cube)

Where,  n= Molecule of gas

m= Mass of each molecule

M=mxn= Mass of gas

Now Similarly, Py=ma3(y12+y22+yn2)

Pz=ma3(z12+z22+zn2)

P= Total pressure =Px+Py+Pz3

Put the following equation as per formula,

=13[ma2(x12+x22+xn2)+ma2(y12+y22+yn2)+ma3(z12+z22+zn2)]

P=m3a3[(x12+y12+z12)+(xn2+yn2+zn2)]( from equation A)

P=m3v[C12+C22+Cn2]

Multiply & divide by n (no of molecules of gas)

P=1mpn3v[C12+C22+Cn2n]

P=1M3vC2

c2=C12+C22+Cn2n or C=C12+C22+Cn2n

C=r.ms. velocity of gas.


2: Figure 13.8 shows plot of PVT versus Poor 1.00×103kg of oxygen gas at two different temperatures.


PV by T-16.


Molecular mass of H2=2.02u,ofO2=32.0u,R=8.31Jmo11K1

Ans: 

(a) What does the dotted plot signify?

The dotted plot in the graph, in which the ratio is equal, depicts the ideal behaviour of the gas Is a constant quality (where is the number of moles and is the universal gas constant). It isn't affected by the gas's pressure.

(b) Which is true: T1>T2 or T1<T2?

The dotted plot in the graph represents the ideal gas. The gas's temperature curve is closer to the dotted plot than the gas's temperature curve. When a real gas's temperature rises, it begins to behave like an ideal gas. As a result, is true for the given plot.

(c) What is the value of PV/T where the curves meet on the y -axis?

 The value of the ratio PV/T, where the two curves meet, is μR. This is because the ideal gas equation is given as:

PV=μRT

PVT=μR

Where,

P is the pressure

T is the temperature

V is the volume

μ is the number of moles

R is the universal constant

Molecular mass of oxygen =32.0g

Mass of oxygen =1×103kg=1g

We have, R=8.314Jmole1K1

PVT=132×8.314

=0.26JK1

Therefore, the value of the ratio PV/T, where the curves meet on the y -axis, is

0.26JK1

(d) If we obtained similar plots for 1.00×103kg of hydrogen, would we get the same value of PV/T at the point where the curves meet on the y -axis? If not, what mass of hydrogen yields the same value of PV/T (for low pressure high temperature region of the plot)?  

If we obtain similar plots for 1.00×103kg of hydrogen, then we will not get the same value of PV/T at the point where the curves meet the y -axis. This is because the molecular mass of hydrogen ( (2.02u) is different from that of oxygen (32.0 u).

We have:

PVT=0.26JK1

Now ,

R=8.314Jmole1K1

Molecular mass (M) of H2=2.02u

Let PVT=μR at constant temperature

where, μ=mM

m - Mass of H2

m=PVT×MR

=0.26×2.028.31

=6.3×102g=6.3×105kg

Therefore,, 6.3×105kg of H2 will yield the same value of PV/T.


3: An oxygen cylinder of volume 30 litres has an initial gauge pressure of 15 atm and a temperature of 270C. After some oxygen is withdrawn from the cylinder, the gauge pressure drops to 11 atm and its temperature drops to 170C. Estimate the mass of oxygen taken out of the cylinder (R=8.31Jmol1K1, molecular mass of O2=32u ).

Ans: Given,

 Volume of oxygen, V1=30 litres - 30×103m3

Gauge pressure, P115atm=15×1.013×105Pa

Temperature, T1=270C=300K

Universal gas constant, R=8.314Jmol1K1

Let the initial number of moles of oxygen gas in the cylinder be n1.

Now we calculate the given equation,

P1V1=n1RT1

n1=P1V1RT1

=15.195×105×30×103(8.314)×300=18.276

But, n1=m1M

Where,

m1= Initial mass of oxygen

M - Molecular mass of oxygen =32g

m1=n1M=18.276×32=584.84g

 The pressure and temperature drop after some oxygen is removed from the cylinder.

Given is , Volume, V2=30 litres =30×103m3

Gauge pressure, P2=11atm=11×1.013×105Pa

Temperature, T2=170C=290K

Let n2 be the number of moles of oxygen left in the cylinder.

The gas equation is given as:

P2V2=n2RT2

n2=P2V2RT2

=11.143×105×30×1038.314×290=13.86

But, n2=m2M

Where,

m2 is the mass of oxygen remaining in the cylinder

m2=n2M=13.86×32=453.1g

The mass of oxygen taken out of the cylinder can be calculated using the following formula:

Mass of oxygen in the cylinder at the start - Mass of oxygen in the cylinder at the end=m1m2

=584.84g453.1g

=131.74g

=0.131kg

Hence, 0.131kg of oxygen is taken out of the cylinder.


4. Estimate the mean free path and collision frequency of a nitrogen molecule in a cylinder containing nitrogen at 2.0atm and temperature 170C. Take the radius of a nitrogen molecule to be roughly 1.0Ao. Compare the collision time with the time the molecule moves freely between two successive collisions (Molecular mass of N2=28.0u)

Ans: We know that the , Mean free path =1.11×107m

Collision frequency =4.58×109s1

Successive collision time 500× (Collision time)

Pressure inside the cylinder containing nitrogen, P=2.0atm=2.026×105Pa

Let , Temperature inside the cylinder, T=A170C290K

Radius of a nitrogen molecule, r=1.01×1010m

Diameter, d=2×1×1010=2×1010m

Molecular mass of nitrogen, M=28.0g=28×103kg

The relationship gives the nitrogen root mean square speed :

vnse=3RTM

Where,

R is the universal gas constant =8.314Jmole1K1

vme=3×8.314×29028×104=508.26m/s

The mean free path ( b is given by the relation:

Now ,l=kT2×d2×P

Where,

K is the Boltzmann constant =1.38×1021kgm2s2K1

l=1.38×102×2902×3.14×(2×1012)2×2.026×105

=1.11×107m

Collision frequency =vrecl

=508.261.11×107=4.58×109s1

Collision time is given as:

T=dvnsL

=2×1010508.26=3.93×1013s

The amount of time that passes between subsequent collisions :

T=lvrm

=1.11×107508.26m/s=2.18×1010s

TT=2.18×10103.93×1011=500

As a result, the period between subsequent collisions is 500 times that of a single collision.


5. A gas in equilibrium has uniform density and pressure throughout its volume. This is strictly true only if there are no external influences. A gas column under gravity, for example, does not have uniform density (and pressure). As you might expect, its density decreases with height. The precise dependence is given by the so-called law of atmospheres

n2=n1exp[mg(h2h1)/kBT]

Where nl,n1 refer to number density at heights h2 and h1 respectively. Use this relation to derive the equation for sedimentation equilibrium of a suspension in a liquid

Column:

n2=n1exp[mgNA(ρP)(h2h1)/(ρRT)]

Where ρ is the density of the suspended particle, and ρ that of surrounding medium . I NA is  Avogadro's number, and R the universal gas constant.] [Hint: use Archimedes principle to find the apparent

Ans:  We have, according to the rule of atmospheres,

n2=n1exp[mg(h2h1)/kBT](i)

Where,

n1 is the number density at height h1,andn2 is the number density at height h2

mg is the weight of the particle suspended in the gas column

Density of the medium ={rho0

Density of the suspended particle =ρ

Mass of one suspended particle =m

Mass of the medium displaced =m

Volume of a suspended particle = V

The effective weight of a suspended particle in a liquid column is given by Archimedes' principle for a particle suspended in a liquid column as  :

Let  , Weight of the medium displaced - Weight of the suspended particle

=mgmg

=mgVρg=mg(mρρg)

mg(1ρρ).(1i)

Now Gas constant, R=kBN

kB=RN(ωi)

Substituting equation (ii) in place of mg in equation (i) and then using equation (iii), we get:

n2=n1exp[mg(h2h1)/kBT]

n1exp[mg(1ρρ)(h2h1)NRT]

=n2exp[mg(ρρ)(h2h1)NRTρ]


6. Given below are densities of some solids and liquids. Give rough estimates of the size of their atoms:

Substance

Atomic Mass (u)

Density (103Kgm3)

Carbon (diamond)

Gold

Nitrogen (liquid)

Lithium

Fluorine (liquid)

  12.01

  197.00

  14.01

  6.94

  19.00 

2.22

 19.32

  1.00

  0.53

  1.14


(Hint: Assume the atoms to be ‘tightly packed’ in a solid or liquid phase, and use the known value of Avogadro's number. You should, however, not take the actual numbers you obtain for various atomic sizes too literally. Because of the crudeness of the tight packing approximation, the results only indicate that atomic sizes are in the range of a few A1..)

Ans:  Determine the atomic sizes in the range of a few Radius A1..

Substance 

Radius (A1.)

Carbon (diamond) 

Gold 

Nitrogen (liquid) 

Lithium 

Fluorine (liquid)

1.29

 1.59

 1.77

 1.73

 1.88

Atomic mass of a substance =M

Density of the substance =ρ

Avogadro's number =N=6.023×102

Volume of each atom =43πr3

Volume of N number of molecules =43πr3N(i)

volume of one mole of a substance =Mρ(ii)

=43πr3

N=Mρ

r=3.M4πρN3

For carbon:

M=12.01×103kg

ρ=2.22×103kgm3

r=(3×12.1×1044π×2.22×109×6.023×102)13=1.29A˙

As a result, a carbon atom's radius is 1.29 A.

For the sake of gold:

M197.00×101kg

ρ=19.32×103kgm3

r=(3×197×1014π×19.32×103×6.023×102)13=1.59A

As a result, a gold atom's radius is 1.59.

In the case of liquid nitrogen:

M=14.01×101kg

ρ=1.00×103kgm1

r=(3×14.01×1014π×1.00×103×6.23×1021)13=1.770A

As a result, a liquid nitrogen atom's radius is 1.77 A0 .

In the case of lithium:

M=6.94×101kg

p=0.53×10ikgm3

r=(3×6.94×1034π×0.53×101×6.23×1041)131.73A

As a result, the radius of a lithium atom is – 1.73 A0 For liquid fluorine, the radius of a lithium atom is :

M=19.00×103kg

ρ=1.14×103kg


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