System and surroundings, extensive and intensive properties, state functions, types of processes - One Line Questions
1.
What is a 'state function' in thermodynamics? —
A property whose value depends only on the current state of the system.
2.
A system is defined as the region of interest. Its boundary is: —
The interface between the system and surroundings.
3.
In a cyclic process, the change in any state function is: —
Always zero
4.
In a 'quasi-static process', the system is: —
Changed in a series of infinitesimally small steps.
5.
A system that can exchange both energy and matter with its surroundings is called: —
Open system
6.
What characterizes a 'isothermal process'? —
Constant temperature
7.
What is the defining characteristic of an 'adiabatic process'? —
No heat transfer between the system and surroundings
8.
Which of the following is an extensive property? —
Mass
9.
An 'intensive property' is one that: —
Is independent of the amount of matter.
10.
An 'extensive property' is one that: —
Depends on the mass or amount of substance.
11.
An 'isolated system' is defined by its inability to exchange which of the following with its surroundings? —
Both energy and matter
12.
In thermodynamics, what constitutes the 'system'? —
The specific part of the universe being studied.
13.
If a substance undergoes a phase transition (e.g., boiling), the temperature and pressure at which this occurs under a given external pressure are: —
Intensive properties
14.
Which term describes a property that is independent of the history or path taken to reach the current state? —
State function
15.
Enthalpy (H) is related to internal energy (U) by the equation: —
H = U + PV
16.
Which property is defined as the total heat content of a system at constant pressure? —
Enthalpy
17.
A process where the system returns to its original state after undergoing a series of changes is called: —
Cyclic process
18.
Which type of process can be theoretically reversed without leaving any net change in the system or surroundings? —
Reversible process
19.
The process of heating a gas in a sealed, rigid container would be classified as: —
Isochoric
20.
Which type of process occurs at constant pressure? —
Isobaric process
21.
Which process involves expansion or compression of a gas without any heat exchange with the surroundings? —
Adiabatic process
22.
What happens to the volume of an ideal gas during an isothermal expansion? —
It increases
23.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an 'open system'? —
It exchanges both energy and matter with its surroundings.
24.
Which of the following is an intensive property? —
Temperature
25.
If you take a sample of a substance, which property remains the same regardless of the sample size? —
Density
26.
Which of the following is an example of an intensive property derived from two extensive properties? —
Density (Mass/Volume)
27.
In a 'closed system', what can be exchanged with the surroundings? —
Energy only
28.
Which of these properties is intensive? —
Boiling point
29.
Which of the following is an intensive property? —
Concentration
30.
A thermos flask, ideally, represents which type of thermodynamic system? —
Isolated system
31.
Consider a system where heat is added and work is done by the system. The change in internal energy is given by the first law of thermodynamics. Internal energy is a: —
State function
32.
In an isothermal process, the change in temperature (ΔT) is: —
Zero
33.
Which of these properties is extensive? —
Gibbs free energy
34.
Which of the following is NOT a state function? —
Heat
35.
An 'isochoric process' is one where: —
Volume remains constant.
36.
Which of the following is a state function? —
Entropy
37.
Most natural processes are: —
Irreversible
38.
Consider a gas in a container. If the container is suddenly broken, allowing the gas to expand into vacuum, this is an example of: —
Irreversible adiabatic expansion
39.
Which of the following is an example of an irreversible process? —
Friction generating heat.
40.
The Joule-Thomson effect is related to the change in temperature during an isothermal expansion or compression. Which property is primarily involved in this effect? —
Enthalpy
41.
Which of the following is an example of an extensive property? —
Volume
42.
If you double the amount of a substance, which property will also double? —
Mass
43.
What term describes everything outside the defined system in thermodynamics? —
The surroundings
44.
The change in a state function depends only on: —
The initial and final conditions of the system.
45.
What is the primary condition for a process to be considered 'isobaric'? —
The pressure of the system remains constant.
46.
Which of the following thermodynamic variables is NOT a state function? —
Heat
47.
Which of the following is a state function? —
Internal Energy
48.
Which of the following is a state function? —
Internal energy
49.
If a system undergoes a process from state A to state B, the change in a state function, say X, is denoted as: —
X_B - X_A
50.
During an adiabatic process, which of the following is zero? —
Heat (Q)