Chem 163B, Winter 2015 Quiz 1 Key Tianyu Liu

163B Thermodynamics Quiz #1 January 12, 2015

Name: KEYS

1. Please state the zeroth law of thermodynamics. (10 pts)

Two systems that are separately in thermal equilibrium with a third system are also in thermal
equilibrium with one another.
(Or other similar statement and expressions)

2. Please state the first law of thermodynamics. (10 pts)

Conservation of energy: the internal energy of the universe cannot be created or destroyed.

OR

The change in internal energy of a system is equal to the heat added to the system plus the work
done to the system.
U q w

(Simply write the equation is acceptable for full score. -5 pts if write q or w)

OR

The change in internal energy (U) of an isolated system (or the universe) is zero, i.e.,
U universe 0

(Simply write the equation is acceptable for full score.)

3. A gas of 67 mg is confined in a glass container of 250 cm3, and the pressure is measured to be
152 torr and temperature 25 oC. What is the molecular weight of this gas? (10 pts)
Unit conversion first:
67 mg=0.067 g; 250 cm3=2.510-4 m3; 25 oC=298.15 K; 152 torr=152133.32 Pa=2.026104 Pa
(Unit conversion 2 pts)
According to the ideal gas law:
PV nRT
PV 2.026 104 2.5 104
n 2.043 103 (mol)
RT 8.314 298.15
(4 pts, if unit is incorrect, -1 pt)
Thus the molar weight of this gas is
m 0.067
M 32.79 (g/mol)
n 2.043 103
(4 pts, if unit is incorrect, -1 pt)

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