The Second Law of Thermodynamics (Spontaneity of Processes; ΔS of the Universe and ΔG of the System as Criteria for Spontaneity...) NEET Questions

The Second Law of Thermodynamics (Spontaneity of Processes; ΔS of the Universe and ΔG of the System as Criteria for Spontaneity...) MCQ Questions

13.
Spontaneous processes are those which occur
A.
Without external influence
B.
With external influence
C.
Only at low temperatures
D.
Only in an open system
ANSWER :
A. Without external influence
14.
When a reaction is exothermic (ΔH < 0) and entropy decreases (ΔS < 0), it is spontaneous at
A.
High temperature
B.
Low temperature
C.
All temperatures
D.
No temperature
ANSWER :
B. Low temperature
15.
The entropy of the universe always
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains constant
D.
Unpredictable
ANSWER :
A. Increases
16.
The standard Gibbs energy change (ΔG°) for a reaction is negative when
A.
Equilibrium constant (K) is > 1
B.
K = 1
C.
K < 1
D.
K = 0
ANSWER :
A. Equilibrium constant (K) is > 1
17.
Which equation relates Gibbs free energy to temperature and entropy?
A.
ΔG = ΔH - TΔS
B.
ΔG = ΔH + TΔS
C.
ΔG = TΔS - ΔH
D.
ΔG = ΔH / T
ANSWER :
A. ΔG = ΔH - TΔS
18.
Which law states that all spontaneous processes increase the entropy of the universe?
A.
First law
B.
Second law
C.
Third law
D.
Zeroth law
ANSWER :
B. Second law