Math Problem Statement
A thermal reservoir transfers heat across a diathermal wall to convert 1.0 kg of water at 100 ◦C completely to water vapour at 100 ◦C at a constant pressure of 1 atm in an enclosure whose volume can change to allow the pressure to remain constant. How much work is done by the system? How much energy is transferred between the reservoir and the water/steam as heat during the process? What is the change in the system’s internal energy?
Solution
To solve this problem, let's go step by step. We need to find:
- The work done by the system ()
- The heat transferred to the system ()
- The change in internal energy ()
We'll be using the following thermodynamic relations:
- First Law of Thermodynamics:
- Work Done at Constant Pressure: where:
- is the change in internal energy,
- is the heat transferred,
- is the work done,
- is the pressure, and
- is the change in volume.
Step 1: Work Done ()
We know:
- Pressure atm = Pa (since )
- Mass of water, kg
- Molar mass of water, g/mol
The specific volume change () can be calculated using the molar volume change from water to steam:
- Initial state: Water (liquid) at 100°C
- Final state: Steam (vapor) at 100°C
The molar volume of liquid water at 100°C is approximately . The molar volume of water vapor at 100°C and 1 atm can be calculated using the ideal gas law: where:
- J/(mol·K) is the universal gas constant,
- K (temperature in Kelvin),
- Pa.
Now convert this to volume per kg:
Change in Volume
Now we can calculate the work done:
Step 2: Heat Transferred ()
The heat required to convert water to steam at 100°C is given by the latent heat of vaporization (): where:
- (latent heat of vaporization at 100°C)
Step 3: Change in Internal Energy ()
Using the first law of thermodynamics:
Summary
- Work Done by the System ():
- Energy Transferred as Heat ():
- Change in Internal Energy ():
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Further Questions
- What is the relationship between internal energy change and heat in an isochoric process?
- How can the specific heat capacity affect the amount of heat required for phase change?
- How does the ideal gas law help in calculating the volume of water vapor?
- Can you explain the importance of latent heat in phase transitions?
- What happens to the work done if the pressure is not constant?
Tip:
Always ensure that units are consistent throughout thermodynamic calculations to avoid errors.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Thermodynamics
Work
Heat Transfer
Internal Energy
Phase Change
Formulas
First Law of Thermodynamics: ΔU = Q - W
Work Done at Constant Pressure: W = PΔV
Ideal Gas Law for volume of vapor: Vm = RT/P
Heat transfer during phase change: Q = mL
Theorems
First Law of Thermodynamics
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level
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