Which statement is incorrect? a)A curve plotted between P and V at con...
At absolute zero, the gaseous phase does not exist. Rest all are facts.
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Which statement is incorrect? a)A curve plotted between P and V at con...
Explanation:
The incorrect statement is option 'D' - "At absolute zero, the gas equation holds good."
Gas Equation:
The gas equation, also known as the ideal gas equation or the equation of state, is given by:
PV = nRT
Explanation of Incorrect Statement:
The incorrect statement states that at absolute zero, the gas equation holds good. However, this statement is not true. At absolute zero, the gas equation does not hold good for all gases.
Explanation of Correct Statements:
To understand the correct statements, let's define the terms mentioned in each statement:
a) Isotherm:
An isotherm is a curve plotted between pressure (P) and volume (V) at constant temperature (T). On an isotherm, the product of pressure and volume remains constant, according to the gas equation. This means that as the pressure increases, the volume decreases, and vice versa, while the temperature remains constant.
b) Isochore:
An isochore is a curve plotted between pressure (P) and temperature (T) at constant volume (V). On an isochore, the pressure and temperature are directly proportional to each other, according to the gas equation. This means that as the pressure increases, the temperature also increases, and vice versa, while the volume remains constant.
c) Isobar:
An isobar is a curve plotted between volume (V) and temperature (T) at constant pressure (P). On an isobar, the volume and temperature are directly proportional to each other, according to the gas equation. This means that as the volume increases, the temperature also increases, and vice versa, while the pressure remains constant.
Therefore, both statements a) and c) are correct.
Conclusion:
The incorrect statement is option 'D' - "At absolute zero, the gas equation holds good." At absolute zero, the gas equation does not hold good for all gases.