Entropy Thermodynamics Quiz Questions And Answers

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    What is entropy?

    • Entropy is a measure of the disorder of a system.
    • Entropy is a measure of the net work done by a system.
    • Entropy is a measure of the heat transfer of energy into a system.
    • Entropy is a measure of the potential energy of a system.
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Welcome to the "Entropy Thermodynamics Quiz," your gateway to mastering one of the most fascinating concepts in physics. Entropy, a fundamental measure of disorder within a system, is a key principle in the study of thermodynamics, affecting everything from the flow of heat to the performance of engines and the stability of chemical reactions.

This quiz is meticulously designed to test and deepen your understanding of entropy and how it operates within various thermodynamic processes. Through a series of carefully crafted questions, you will explore the implications of entropy in both natural and engineered systems and its role in determining the direction and feasibility of physical and chemical processes.

It delves into scenarios that illustrate its practical impact on energy transfer, efficiency, and the inevitable march toward greater disorder. Embark on this enlightening journey through our "Entropy Thermodynamics Quiz" and discover the crucial role entropy plays in understanding the world around us.

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  • 2. 

    If a liquid crystallizes into a solid, entropy will be:

    • Increased

    • Decreased

    • Remains unchanged

    • Zero

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  • 3. 

    The SI unit of entropy is ________.

    • J

    • J/s

    • J/K

    • J/C

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  • 4. 

    If a liquid crystallizes into a solid, entropy will 

    • Increase

    • Decrease

    • Remains unchanged

    • Zero

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  • 5. 

    Gibbs paradox in statistical mechanics is related to

    • Additive property of the energy

    • Additive property of the momentum

    • Additive property of the entropy

    • Additive property of the temperature

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  • 6. 

    If 30 J of energy is added to water in the form of heat at 27 °C, what is the change in entropy of water?

    • 2.5 J/K

    • 0.45 J/K

    • 9.5 J/K

    • 0.100 J/K

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following has the lowest entropy?

    • Oxygen gas at 0K

    • Oxygen gas at 30°C

    • Oxygen gas at STP

    • Oxygen gas at 25°C

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  • 8. 

    The Gibbs function (G) in thermodynamics is defined as G = H - TS (where H = enthalpy, T = temperature, S = entropy). In an isothermal, isobaric, reversible process, G 

    • Is zero

    • Remains constant, but is not zero

    • Varies linearly

    • Varies non-linearly

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    If 10 g of ice at 0°C is converted to water at the same temperature, the change in entropy will be (latent heat 80 cal/g)

    • 2.93 cal/K

    • 29.3 cal/K

    • 3.29 cal/K

    • 32.9 cal/K

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  • 10. 

    In steam tables, the entropy is shown a zero for

    • Saturated liquid at atmospheric pressure

    • Saturated vapor at atmospheric pressure  

    • Saturated vapor at 0° C

    • Saturated liquid at 0° C

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