1/2 mole of helium is contained in a container at STP. How much heat energy is needed to double the pressure of the gas, (volume is constant) heat capacity of gas is 3J g−1K−1.
A
1436J
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B
736J
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C
1638J
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D
5698J
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Solution
The correct option is B1638J Here, n=12,cv=3Jg−1K−1, M=4g mol−1 ∴Cv=MCV4×3=12J mol−1K−1 At constant volume P∝T. ∴P2P1=T2T1=2,T2=2T1 Rise in temperature ΔT=T2−T1=2T1−T1=T1=273K Heat required, ΔQ=NCVΔT=12×12×273=1638J