Mole and Equation of State
 

Mole and Equation of State problem 28


  • State what is meant by an ideal gas.


  • Two cylinders A and B are connected by a tube of negligible volume, as shown in the figure below.




    Initially, tap T is closed. The cylinders contain an ideal gas at different pressures.


    • Cylinder A has a constant volume of and contains gas at pressure and temperature . Show that cylinder A contains of gas.


    • Cylinder B has a constant volume of and contains of gas. When tap T is opened, the pressure of the gas in both cylinders is . No thermal energy enters or leaves the gas. Determine the final temperature of the gas.


  • By reference to work done and change in internal energy, suggest why the temperature of the gas in cylinder A has changed.


 

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