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Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5

Basic Terminology

Terms

Explanation

System

Part of the universe under investigation.

Open System

A system which can exchange both energy and matter with its surroundings.

Closed System

A system which permits passage of energy but not mass, across its boundary.

Isolated system

A system which can neither exchange energy nor matter with its surrounding.

Surroundings

Part of the universe other than system, which can interact with it.

Boundary

Anything which separates system from surrounding.

State variables

The variables which are required to be defined in order to define state of any system i.e. pressure, volume, mass, temperature, surface area, etc.

State Functions

Property of system which depend only on the state of the system and not on the path.

Example: Pressure, volume, temperature, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy etc.

Intensive properties

Properties of a system which do not depend on mass of the system i.e. temperature, pressure, density, concentration,

Extensive properties

Properties of a system which depend on mass of the system i.e. volume, energy, enthalpy, entropy etc.

Process

Path along which state of a system changes.

Isothermal process

Process which takes place at constant temperature

Isobaric process

Process which takes place at constant pressure

Isochoric process

Process which takes place at constant volume.

Adiabatic process

Process during which transfer of heat cannot take place between system and surrounding.

Cyclic process

Process in which system comes back to its initial state after undergoing series of changes.

Reversible process

Process during which the system always departs infinitesimally from the state of equilibrium i.e. its direction can be reversed at any moment.

Irriversible Process

This type of process is fast and gets completed in a single step. This process cannot be reversed. All the natural processes are of this type


HEAT, ENERGY AND WORK
HEAT (Q):

  • Energy is exchanged between system and surround in the form of heat when they are at different temperatures.
  • Heat added to a system is given by a positive sign, whereas heat extracted from a  system is given negative sign.
  • It is an extensive property.
  • It is not a state function.

ENERGY:

  • It is the capacity for doing work.
  • Energy is an extensive property.
  • Unit : Joule.

Work (W):

  • Work = Force × Displacement i.e. dW = Fdx
  • Work done on the system is given by positive sigh while work done by the system is given negative sign.
  • Mechanical Work or Pressure-Volume Work: work associated with change in volume of a system against an external pressure.
  •  Work done in reversible process: W=
    Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5 
    W = – 2.303 nRT log v2/v =  –2.303 nRT log p1/p2
  • Wok done in isothermal reversible contraction of an ideal gas:
    ?W = – 2.303 nRT log v2/v1  =  –2.303 nRT log p1/p2              
  •  Unit : Joule.

Internal Energy (E or U):

  • Sum of all the possible types of energy present in the system.
  • ΔE  = heat change for a reaction taking place at constant temperature and volume.
  • ΔE is a state function.
  • It is an extensive property.
  • Value of ΔE is -ve for exothermic reactions while it is +ve for endothermic reactions.
    Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5

First Law of Thermodynamics:
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed although it can be converted from one form to another.
or
Energy of an isolated system is constant.
Mathematical Expression
Heat observed by the system = its internal energy + work done by the system.
i.e. q = dE + w
For an infinitesimal process
dq = dE + dw
Where, q is the heat supplied to the system and w is the work done on the system.
For an ideal gas undergoing isothermal change ΔE =0.
so q= -w.

For an isolated system, dq=0

so, dE = - dw

For system involving mechanical work only

ΔE = q - pdV

At constant volume i.e. isochoric process

ΔE = qv  

For Isothermal Process

ΔE = 0

or

 q = - pdV  =-W

For adiabatic process

?q = 0
or
ΔE = W

Enthalpy (H):

H = E+PV
At constant pressure:
dH = dE + pdV
For system involving mechanical work only
dH = QP (At constant pressure)
For exothermic reactions:
dH = -ve
For endothermic reactions:
dH = +ve

Relation between dH and dE:
dH = dE + dng RT
Where,
dng = (Number of moles of gaseous products - Number of moles of gaseous reactants)

Heat capacity:

Amount of heat required to rise temperature of the system by one degree.   
C = q / dT
Specific heat capacity: Heat required to raise the temperature of 1 g of a substance by one degree.
C= Heat capacity / Mass in grams
Molar heat capacity: Heat required to raise the temperature of 1 g of a substance by one degree.
Cm = Heat capacity / Molar mass.
Heat capacity of system at constant volume:
 C =  (dE/dT)v
Heat capacity of system at constant pressure:
Cp  =  (dE/dT)p

Cp – Cv = R
Variation Of Heat Of Reaction With Temperature:

dCP = (dH2 - dH1)/(T2-T1)   &    dCV = (dE2 - dE1)/(T2-T1
Bomb Calorimeter
Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5
Heat exchange = Z × Δ
Z–Heat capacity of calorimeter system
ΔT– Rise in temp.
Heat changes at constant volumes are expressed in ΔE and Heat changes at constant
pressure are expressed in dH.


ENTHALPIES OF REACTIONS

(i) Enthalpy of Formation

  • Definitions - Enthalpy change when one mole of a given compound is formed from its elements
  • Example - H2(g) + 1/2O2(g) →  2H2O(l), ΔfH = –890.36 kJ / mol

(ii) Enthalpy of Combustion

  • Definitions - Enthalpy change when one mole of a substance is burnt in oxygen.
  • Example - CH4 + 2O2(g) →CO2  + 2H2O(l), ΔcombH  = –890.36 kJ / mol

(iii) Enthalpy of Neutralization

  • Definitions - Enthalpy change when one equivalent of an acid is neutralized by a base in dilute solution.
  • Example - H+ (aq) + OH (aq) → H2O(l) ΔneutH = –13.7 kcal

(iv) Enthalpy of Hydration

  • Definitions - Enthalpy change when a salt combines with the required number of moles of water to form specific hydrate.
  • Example - CuSO4(s) + 5H2O (l) → CuSO45H2O, ΔhydH° = –18.69 kcal

(v) Enthalpy of Transition

  • Definitions - Enthalpy change when one mole of a substance is transformed from one allotropic form to another allotropic form.
  • Example - C (graphite) → C(diamond), ΔtransH° = 1.9 kJ/mol

(vi) Enthalpy of Sublimation

  • Definitions - Enthalpy change when one mole of a solid substance sublime at constant temp. and 1 bar pressure
  • Example - CO2(S) → CO2(g) ΔtfusH° = 6.00 kJ/mol

(vii) Enthalpy of fusion

  • Definitions - Enthalpy change when one mole of a solid melts
  • Example - H2O(S) → H2O (l) ΔtsubH° = 73.00 kJ/mol


Hess’s Law of constant heat summation:
The total enthalpy change of a reaction is the same, regardless of whether the reaction is completed in one step or in several steps.
Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5According to Hess’s law: ΔH = ΔH+ ΔH2

Born–Haber Cycle:
Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5Applying Hess’s law we get
ΔH1 + 1/2 ΔH2 + ΔH3 + ΔH4 + ΔH5 = ΔHf (MX)  (Lattice energy)
Lattice energy: The change in enthalpy that occurs when 1 mole of a solid crystalline substance is formed from its gaseous ions.

SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
Statement:
It is impossible to take heat from a hot reservoir and convert it completely into work by a cyclic process without transferring a part of it to a cold reservoirs.

Mathematically:

ΔS =  qrev/T

Where,
ΔS is entropy change.
Entropy is the degree of randomness thus it increases with increase in randomness of particles of the system i.e.  ΔS is positive for melting of ice.
At equilibrium, ΔS = 0
For a spontaneous process, ΔS > 0
Entropy change in an isothermal reversible expansion of a gasChemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5
Spontaneous Processes: These type of physical and chemical changes occur of its own under specific circumstances or on proper initiations. For example: Flow of liquids from higher to lower level.

Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5


Gibbs free energy(ΔG):

ΔG = ΔH - TΔS
ΔG = nRT ln Keq
ΔG = nFEcell
At equilibrium, ΔG = 0
For spontaneous process, ΔG < 0

Bond Energies:

Average amount of energy required to break one mole bonds of that type in gaseous molecules.
H–OH(g) → 2H(g) + ½O(g)                
ΔH = 498 kJ
O–H(g) → H2(g) + ½O2 (g)        
ΔH = 430 Kj
ΔHO–H = (498 + 430)/2 = 464 kJ mol–1

Efficiency of a heat engine (carnot cycle):

W = R (T2 – T1) ln v2/v1
q2 = RT2 ln v2/v1
W = q2
Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5
Efficiency (h). h =
Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5

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FAQs on Chemical Thermodynamics Class 11 Notes Chemistry Chapter 5

1. What is chemical thermodynamics?
Ans. Chemical thermodynamics is the branch of thermodynamics that deals with the study of energy changes and transformations in chemical reactions and processes. It focuses on the relationships between temperature, energy, and the spontaneity of reactions.
2. How is thermodynamics applied in chemistry?
Ans. Thermodynamics is applied in chemistry to understand and predict the behavior of chemical reactions and processes. It helps in determining the energy changes associated with reactions, calculating equilibrium constants, and predicting whether a reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous.
3. What are the laws of thermodynamics?
Ans. The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental principles that govern energy and its transformations. The three laws are: 1. The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of conservation of energy, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system. It can only be transferred or converted from one form to another. 2. The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system will always increase over time. It describes the direction of spontaneous processes and the tendency of systems to move towards equilibrium. 3. The third law of thermodynamics states that as the temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a system approaches a minimum value. It provides a baseline for measuring entropy and understanding the behavior of systems at extremely low temperatures.
4. What is the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions?
Ans. Exothermic reactions release energy in the form of heat to the surroundings, resulting in a temperature increase. The products have lower energy than the reactants, and the overall change in enthalpy (∆H) is negative. On the other hand, endothermic reactions absorb energy from the surroundings, resulting in a temperature decrease. The products have higher energy than the reactants, and the overall change in enthalpy (∆H) is positive.
5. How does Gibbs free energy relate to chemical reactions?
Ans. Gibbs free energy (G) is a thermodynamic potential that combines the enthalpy (H) and entropy (S) of a system. It helps determine the spontaneity of a chemical reaction. If ∆G is negative, the reaction is spontaneous and can occur without external influence. If ∆G is positive, the reaction is non-spontaneous and requires an input of energy to proceed. If ∆G is zero, the system is at equilibrium.
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