Thermodynamic Equilibrium

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What is the state of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium?

  1. A state in which the system's properties are constant over time.

  2. A state in which the system is exchanging energy with its surroundings.

  3. A state in which the system is undergoing a chemical reaction.

  4. A state in which the system is in motion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thermodynamic equilibrium is a state in which the system's properties, such as temperature, pressure, and volume, do not change over time.

Which of the following is a necessary condition for thermodynamic equilibrium?

  1. The system must be isolated from its surroundings.

  2. The system must be in thermal contact with its surroundings.

  3. The system must be in mechanical equilibrium.

  4. The system must be in chemical equilibrium.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For a system to reach thermodynamic equilibrium, it must be in thermal contact with its surroundings so that heat can flow between the system and the surroundings.

What is the relationship between the temperature of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the temperature of its surroundings?

  1. The temperature of the system is always equal to the temperature of its surroundings.

  2. The temperature of the system is always greater than the temperature of its surroundings.

  3. The temperature of the system is always less than the temperature of its surroundings.

  4. The temperature of the system is not related to the temperature of its surroundings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In thermodynamic equilibrium, the system and its surroundings are at the same temperature.

What is the relationship between the pressure of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the pressure of its surroundings?

  1. The pressure of the system is always equal to the pressure of its surroundings.

  2. The pressure of the system is always greater than the pressure of its surroundings.

  3. The pressure of the system is always less than the pressure of its surroundings.

  4. The pressure of the system is not related to the pressure of its surroundings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In thermodynamic equilibrium, the system and its surroundings are at the same pressure.

What is the relationship between the volume of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the volume of its surroundings?

  1. The volume of the system is always equal to the volume of its surroundings.

  2. The volume of the system is always greater than the volume of its surroundings.

  3. The volume of the system is always less than the volume of its surroundings.

  4. The volume of the system is not related to the volume of its surroundings.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The volume of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium is not necessarily related to the volume of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the chemical potential of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the chemical potential of its surroundings?

  1. The chemical potential of the system is always equal to the chemical potential of its surroundings.

  2. The chemical potential of the system is always greater than the chemical potential of its surroundings.

  3. The chemical potential of the system is always less than the chemical potential of its surroundings.

  4. The chemical potential of the system is not related to the chemical potential of its surroundings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In thermodynamic equilibrium, the chemical potential of the system is equal to the chemical potential of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the entropy of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the entropy of its surroundings?

  1. The entropy of the system is always equal to the entropy of its surroundings.

  2. The entropy of the system is always greater than the entropy of its surroundings.

  3. The entropy of the system is always less than the entropy of its surroundings.

  4. The entropy of the system is not related to the entropy of its surroundings.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In thermodynamic equilibrium, the entropy of the system is always greater than or equal to the entropy of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the free energy of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the free energy of its surroundings?

  1. The free energy of the system is always equal to the free energy of its surroundings.

  2. The free energy of the system is always greater than the free energy of its surroundings.

  3. The free energy of the system is always less than the free energy of its surroundings.

  4. The free energy of the system is not related to the free energy of its surroundings.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In thermodynamic equilibrium, the free energy of the system is always less than or equal to the free energy of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the enthalpy of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the enthalpy of its surroundings?

  1. The enthalpy of the system is always equal to the enthalpy of its surroundings.

  2. The enthalpy of the system is always greater than the enthalpy of its surroundings.

  3. The enthalpy of the system is always less than the enthalpy of its surroundings.

  4. The enthalpy of the system is not related to the enthalpy of its surroundings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In thermodynamic equilibrium, the enthalpy of the system is equal to the enthalpy of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the internal energy of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the internal energy of its surroundings?

  1. The internal energy of the system is always equal to the internal energy of its surroundings.

  2. The internal energy of the system is always greater than the internal energy of its surroundings.

  3. The internal energy of the system is always less than the internal energy of its surroundings.

  4. The internal energy of the system is not related to the internal energy of its surroundings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In thermodynamic equilibrium, the internal energy of the system is equal to the internal energy of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the heat capacity of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the heat capacity of its surroundings?

  1. The heat capacity of the system is always equal to the heat capacity of its surroundings.

  2. The heat capacity of the system is always greater than the heat capacity of its surroundings.

  3. The heat capacity of the system is always less than the heat capacity of its surroundings.

  4. The heat capacity of the system is not related to the heat capacity of its surroundings.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The heat capacity of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium is not necessarily related to the heat capacity of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the thermal conductivity of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the thermal conductivity of its surroundings?

  1. The thermal conductivity of the system is always equal to the thermal conductivity of its surroundings.

  2. The thermal conductivity of the system is always greater than the thermal conductivity of its surroundings.

  3. The thermal conductivity of the system is always less than the thermal conductivity of its surroundings.

  4. The thermal conductivity of the system is not related to the thermal conductivity of its surroundings.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The thermal conductivity of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium is not necessarily related to the thermal conductivity of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the viscosity of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the viscosity of its surroundings?

  1. The viscosity of the system is always equal to the viscosity of its surroundings.

  2. The viscosity of the system is always greater than the viscosity of its surroundings.

  3. The viscosity of the system is always less than the viscosity of its surroundings.

  4. The viscosity of the system is not related to the viscosity of its surroundings.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The viscosity of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium is not necessarily related to the viscosity of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the surface tension of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the surface tension of its surroundings?

  1. The surface tension of the system is always equal to the surface tension of its surroundings.

  2. The surface tension of the system is always greater than the surface tension of its surroundings.

  3. The surface tension of the system is always less than the surface tension of its surroundings.

  4. The surface tension of the system is not related to the surface tension of its surroundings.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The surface tension of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium is not necessarily related to the surface tension of its surroundings.

What is the relationship between the magnetic susceptibility of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium and the magnetic susceptibility of its surroundings?

  1. The magnetic susceptibility of the system is always equal to the magnetic susceptibility of its surroundings.

  2. The magnetic susceptibility of the system is always greater than the magnetic susceptibility of its surroundings.

  3. The magnetic susceptibility of the system is always less than the magnetic susceptibility of its surroundings.

  4. The magnetic susceptibility of the system is not related to the magnetic susceptibility of its surroundings.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The magnetic susceptibility of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium is not necessarily related to the magnetic susceptibility of its surroundings.

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