So for an irreversible reaction where pressure is constant, the equation is w = -PΔV and for a reversible reaction where pressure is constantly becoming smaller, the equation is w = -nRTln(v2/v1). Is this right?
Also, where does the equation ΔU = 3/2nRΔT come from?
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Re: irreversible and reversible
Yes, the two equations you stated are both correct.
Dr. Lavelle mentioned the third equation briefly, but basically, the internal energy of an ideal gas is dependent on temperature. The 3/2 in the equation comes from the translational motion along the x,y, and z axes.
Dr. Lavelle mentioned the third equation briefly, but basically, the internal energy of an ideal gas is dependent on temperature. The 3/2 in the equation comes from the translational motion along the x,y, and z axes.
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Re: irreversible and reversible
And likewise, in some cases this fraction will be 5/2 or 7/2 depending on the molecules. The text book has a more detailed explanation.
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Re: irreversible and reversible
In general, are irreversible reactions more common than reversible ones?
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Re: irreversible and reversible
Yes, reversible reactions are actually just theoretical, since it would mean that all energy in the form of heat can be transferred to work, with nothing being lost to the surroundings, which is almost never possible. Lavelle said almost every reaction is irreversible, especially biological applications.
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Re: irreversible and reversible
^ yes reversible reactions are generaly theorectical, majority will always be irreversible
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