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151.

*/*_Work done in an adiabatic process between two states depends on the?

A. Rate of heat transmission
B. Initial state only
C. End states only
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
152.

*/*_For a constant pressure reversible process, the enthalpy change (ΔH) of the system is?

A. Cv.dT
B. Cp.dT
C. ‚Äö√ ¬¥Cp.dT
D. ‚Äö√ ¬¥Cv.dT
Answer» D. ‚Äö√ ¬¥Cv.dT
153.

*/*_Degree of freedom of the system ice-water-vapour will be?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» B. 1
154.

*/*_During Joule-Thomson expansion of gases?

A. Enthalpy remains constant
B. Entropy remains constant
C. Temperature remains constant
D. None of these
Answer» B. Entropy remains constant
155.

*/*_The equation Tds = dE - PdV applies to?

A. Single phase fluid of varying composition
B. Single phase fluid of constant composition
C. Open as well as closed systems
D. Both B and C
Answer» E.
156.

*/*_Cp of a gas at its critical temperature and pressure?

A. Becomes zero
B. Becomes infinity
C. Equals 1 kcal/kmol °K
D. Equals 0.24 kcal/kmol °K
Answer» C. Equals 1 kcal/kmol ¬¨‚àûK
157.

*/*_The intensive properties are?

A. Molar volume, density, viscosity and boiling point
B. Refractive index and surface tension
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
158.

*/*_The expression for entropy change, ΔS = n Cp . ln (T₂/T₁), is valid for the __________ of a substance.?

A. Simultaneous pressure & temperature change
B. Heating
C. Cooling
D. Both B and C
Answer» E.
159.

*/*_A solid is transformed into vapour without going to the liquid phase at?

A. Triple point
B. Boiling point
C. Below triple point
D. Always
Answer» B. Boiling point
160.

%_For the gaseous phase chemical reaction, C‚ÇÇH‚ÇÑ(g) + H‚ÇÇO(g) ‚ü∑ C‚ÇÇH‚ÇÖOH(g), the equilibrium conversion does not depend on the_%

A. Steam to ethylene ratio
B. Temperature
C. Pressure
D. None of these
Answer» E.
161.

%_Work done in an adiabatic process between two states depends on the_%

A. Rate of heat transmission
B. Initial state only
C. End states only
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
162.

%_For a constant pressure reversible process, the enthalpy change (ΔH) of the system is_%

A. Cv.dT
B. Cp.dT
C. ‚Äö√ ¬¥Cp.dT
D. ‚Äö√ ¬¥Cv.dT
Answer» D. ‚Äö√ ¬¥Cv.dT
163.

%_Degree of freedom of the system ice-water-vapour will be_%

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» B. 1
164.

%_During Joule-Thomson expansion of gases_%

A. Enthalpy remains constant
B. Entropy remains constant
C. Temperature remains constant
D. None of these
Answer» B. Entropy remains constant
165.

%_When liquid and vapour phases of one component system are in equilibrium (at a given temperature and pressure), the molar free energy is_%

A. More in vapour phase
B. More in liquid phase
C. Same in both the phases
D. Replaced by chemical potential which is more in vapour phase
Answer» D. Replaced by chemical potential which is more in vapour phase
166.

%_The value of gas constant 'R' is_%

A. 1.987 cal/gm mole °K
B. 1.987 BTU/lb. mole °R
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
167.

%_When a gas in a vessel expands, its internal energy decreases. The process involved is_%

A. Reversible
B. Irreversible
C. Isothermal
D. Adiabatic
Answer» B. Irreversible
168.

%_For a cyclic process, a fixed ratio between heat and work_%

A. Always exists
B. May exist
C. Never exists
D. Is difficult to predict
Answer» B. May exist
169.

%_The main feature of Carnot refrigeration cycle is that, it_%

A. Does not need the addition of external work for its functioning
B. Transfers heat from high temperature to low temperature
C. Accomplishes the reverse effect of the heat engine
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
170.

%_Melting of ice exemplifies a/an_%

A. Adiabatic process
B. Endothermic reaction
C. Exothermic reaction
D. Process involving a chemical reaction
Answer» C. Exothermic reaction
171.

%_What is the degree of freedom for a system comprising liquid water equilibrium with its vapour?_%

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» C. 2
172.

%_Internal energy of an element at 1 atm and 25° C is __________ kcal/kg.mole._%

A. 0
B. 273
C. 25
D. None of these
Answer» B. 273
173.

%_A system is said to be at equilibrium, if the entropy of the system has reached __________ value._%

A. Minimum
B. Zero
C. Maximum
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
174.

%_For any system, what is the minimum number of degrees of freedom?_%

A. 1
B. 0
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» C. 2
175.

%_For spontaneous changes in an isolated system (S = entropy)_%

A. Ds = 0
B. Ds <0
C. Ds > 0
D. Ds = Constant
Answer» D. Ds = Constant
176.

%_Entropy of an ideal gas depends upon its_%

A. Pressure
B. Temperature
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
177.

%_In the reaction, H‚ÇÇ +I‚ÇÇ ‚áã 2HI, addition of an inert gas will_%

A. Increase the partial pressure of H‚ÇÇ
B. Increase the partial pressure of I‚ÇÇ
C. Increase the total pressure and hence shift the equilibrium towards the right
D. Not effect the equilibrium conditions
Answer» E.
178.

%_A cyclic engine exchanges heat with two reservoirs maintained at 100 and 300°C respectively. The maximum work (in J) that can be obtained from 1000 J of heat extracted from the hot reservoir is_%

A. 349
B. 651
C. 667
D. 1000
Answer» B. 651
179.

%_The heat capacities for the ideal gas state depend upon the_%

A. Pressure
B. Temperature
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A & B
180.

%_Isobaric process means a constant process._%

A. Temperature
B. Pressure
C. Volume
D. Entropy
Answer» C. Volume
181.

%_Boiling of liquid is accompanied with increase in the_%

A. Vapor pressure
B. Specific Gibbs free energy
C. Specific entropy
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Specific Gibbs free energy
182.

%_As the temperature is lowered towards the absolute zero, the value of ‚Äö√ √á(≈í√ÆF)/‚Äö√ √áT, then approaches_%

A. Unity
B. Zero
C. That of the heat of reaction
D. Infinity
Answer» C. That of the heat of reaction
183.

%_Air enters an adiabatic compressor at 300K. The exit temperature for a compression ratio of 3, assuming air to be an ideal gas (Y = Cp/Cv = 7/5) and the process to be reversible, is_%

A. 300(32/7)
B. 300(33/5)
C. 300(33/7)
D. 300(35/7)
Answer» B. 300(33/5)
184.

%_Entropy of a substance remains constant during a/an __________ change._%

A. Reversible isothermal
B. Irreversible isothermal
C. Reversible adiabatic
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
185.

%_Internal energy change of a system over one complete cycle in a cyclic process is_%

A. Zero
B. +ve
C. -ve
D. Dependent on the path
Answer» B. +ve
186.

_ Duringthe phase transition, __________ changes.$?

A. Pressure
B. Volume
C. Temperature
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Temperature
187.

_ The following heat engine produces power of 100000 kW. The heat engine operates between 800 K and 300 K. It has a thermal efficiency equal to 50% of that of the Carnot engine for the same temperature. The rate at which heat is absorbed from the hot reservoir is$?

A. 100, 000 kW
B. 160, 000 kW
C. 200, 000 kW
D. 320, 000 kW
Answer» E.
188.

_ Which of the following exemplifies an adiabatic process?$?

A. Melting of ice
B. Condensation of alcohol vapor
C. Sudden bursting of a cycle tube
D. Evaporation of water
Answer» D. Evaporation of water
189.

_ Pick out the extensive property out of the following.$?

A. Surface tension
B. Free energy
C. Specific heat
D. Refractive index
Answer» C. Specific heat
190.

_ Compressibility factor of a gas is$?

A. Not a function of its pressure
B. Not a function of its nature
C. Not a function of its temperature
D. Unity, if it follows PV = nRT
Answer» B. Not a function of its nature
191.

_ The effect of changing the evaporator temperature on COP as compared to that of changing the condenser temperature (in vapour compression refrigeration system) is$?

A. Less pronounced
B. More pronounced
C. Equal
D. Data insufficient, can't be predicted
Answer» C. Equal
192.

_ Gibbs free energy of mixing at constant pressure and temperature is always$?

A. 0
B. ‚Äö√ √ª
C. + ve
D. - ve
Answer» E.
193.

_ Out of the following refrigeration cycles, which one has maximum COP?$?

A. Air cycle
B. Carnot cycle
C. Ordinary vapor compression cycle
D. Vapor compression with a reversible expansion engine
Answer» C. Ordinary vapor compression cycle
194.

_ __________ increases with increase in pressure.$?

A. The melting point of wax
B. The boiling point of a liquid
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
195.

_ The variation of heat of reaction with temperature at constant pressure is given by the __________ law.$?

A. Kelvin's
B. Antonie's
C. Kirchoffs
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
196.

_ Which of the following is not correct for a reversible adiabatic process?$?

A. TVγ-1 = constant
B. P1-γ.TY = constant
C. PVγ = constant
D. None of these
Answer» E.
197.

_ Cp of a gas at its critical temperature and pressure$?

A. Becomes zero
B. Becomes infinity
C. Equals 1 kcal/kmol °K
D. Equals 0.24 kcal/kmol °K
Answer» C. Equals 1 kcal/kmol ¬¨‚àûK
198.

_ The equation Tds = dE - PdV applies to$?

A. Single phase fluid of varying composition
B. Single phase fluid of constant composition
C. Open as well as closed systems
D. Both B and C
Answer» E.
199.

_ A solid is transformed into vapour without going to the liquid phase at$?

A. Triple point
B. Boiling point
C. Below triple point
D. Always
Answer» B. Boiling point
200.

_ The expression for entropy change, ΔS = n Cp . ln (T₂/T₁), is valid for the __________ of a substance.$?

A. Simultaneous pressure & temperature change
B. Heating
C. Cooling
D. Both B and C
Answer» E.