One mole of hydrogen gas is heated at constant pressure from 300 K to ...
Explanation:
Hydrogen is a diatomic gas. (CP = 3.5R)
energy transferred by heat to the gas
Q=nCPΔT=1×3.5×8.31×120=3490J=3.49KJ
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One mole of hydrogen gas is heated at constant pressure from 300 K to ...
To calculate the energy transferred by heat to the gas, we can use the formula:
q = nCΔT
Where:
q = energy transferred by heat
n = number of moles of gas
C = molar heat capacity at constant pressure
ΔT = change in temperature
Given:
n = 1 mole
ΔT = 420 K - 300 K = 120 K
We need to find the value of C, the molar heat capacity at constant pressure.
The molar heat capacity at constant pressure (Cp) for an ideal gas can be calculated using the equation:
Cp = 5/2R
Where:
R = ideal gas constant = 8.314 J/mol·K
Substituting the values, we have:
Cp = 5/2 * 8.314 J/mol·K = 20.785 J/mol·K
Now, we can substitute the values of n, C, and ΔT into the formula:
q = (1 mole)(20.785 J/mol·K)(120 K)
q = 2494.2 J
To convert the energy from joules to kilojoules, we divide by 1000:
q = 2494.2 J / 1000 = 2.4942 kJ
Therefore, the energy transferred by heat to the gas is approximately 2.4942 kJ. None of the given options matches this value, so we need to consider significant figures.
The given temperature values are given to three significant figures (300 K and 420 K). Therefore, our final answer should also be rounded to three significant figures.
Rounding 2.4942 kJ to three significant figures, we get:
2.49 kJ
Among the given options, option B, 3.49 kJ, is the closest match to our rounded answer.