Associate Degree in Sciences

Punjab College Vehari

Exam Mid Term (S-19)

Semester II

Program Name ADS

Course Name Physical Chemistry-Lab (BZC2)

Course Code CHM 1673

Credit Hour 3

Course Instructor Prof. Syeda Tooba Fatima

Total Marks 25

Time Allowed 90 Minutes

Student Name:

Registration No.

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 Objective
Time Allowed: 10 Minutes Total Marks: 10

Question No 1:
Choose the most appropriate option. Overwriting and cutting is not allowed.

1. What is the significance of the an2/V2 term in Vander Waal’s equation;

(P+ an2/V2) (V-nb) = nRT
a. an2/V2 represents excluded volume
b. an2/V2 represents the pressure exerted on the wall of the container by gas molecules
c. an2/V2 represents the molecular attraction between the gas molecules
d. an2/V2 accounts for the dissociation of the gas molecules

2. First law of thermodynamics deals with

a. Conservation of mass
b. Conservation of momentum
c. Conservation of energy
d. Conservation of pressure

3. Based on third law of thermodynamics, all perfect crystals at absolute zero have:
a. The same entropy
b. The same crystal lattices
c. Differing ΔA values
d. The same enthalpy

4. Which of the following is not a state function?

a. Entropy
b. Work
c. Free energy
d. Enthalpy

5. Fugacity is most helpful in

a. Representing actual behavior of gases
b. Representing actual behavior of ideal gases
c. The study of chemical equilibrium involving gases at atmospheric pressure
d. None of these

6. Which of the following process is non-spontaneous

a. The melting of ice cubes at -5ºC and 1atm pressure
b. Dissolution of sugar in hot coffee
c. The reaction of nitrogen atoms to form N2 molecules at 25ºC and 1atm
d. Alignment of iron fillings in magnetic field

7. Which is not an extensive property of thermodynamics

a. Density
b. Mass
c. Volume
d. Energy

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8. According to Le Chatelier's principle energy of surroundings can be increased by
increasing

a. Volume
b. Density
c. Pressure
d. Temperature

9. Le Chatelier's principle states that, "If a chemical system at equilibrium is subjected to

a change in conditions, the system will ...

a. Adjust to re-establish equilibrium in such a way as to partially compensate for the

imposed change
b. React in a way that quickly returns all reactants and products concentration to their
original values
c. Not respond in a way unless the temperature is altered significantly
d. Adjust to re-establish equilibrium in such a way as to completely overcome the
imposed change

10. A spontaneous process is

a. Reversible
b. Irreversible
c. may be reversible or irreversible depending on whether equilibrium is maintained
throughout the process
d. May be reversible or irreversible depending on the value of ΔS.

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 Subjective
Time Allowed: 80 Minutes Total Marks: 15

Note: Attempt any three (3) questions of the following.

Question No 2: Derive Van der Waals equation for gases. How does the equation explains
the deviation of gases from ideal gas behavior? (5)

(Van der Waal equation for real gases)

Question No 3: Explain why beyond a certain limit of temperature gases cannot be liquefied
whatever the pressure may be? (5)

(Critical Phenomenon of gases)

Question No 4: Derive Gibbs-Helmholtz equation and explain its significance. (5)

(Gibbs-Helmholtz Equation)

Question No 5: State LeChatelier's principle and discuss its application to ammonia

synthesis? (5)

(Le Chatelier's principle)