University Physics with Modern Physics Technology Update, Volume 2 (CHS. 21-37)
University Physics with Modern Physics Technology Update, Volume 2 (CHS. 21-37)
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ISBN: 9780321898098
Author: Hugh D. Young
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 1DQ
To determine

Whether the evaporation of water in tight seal pot and its condensation back to water is reversible or not.

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Answer to Problem 1DQ

Evaporation of water in tight seal pot and its condensation back to water is reversible process.

Explanation of Solution

Reversible process is the thermodynamic process in which the complete process can be reversed under the same conditions. But an irreversible process cannot be reverse under the same conditions.

When water is heated it evaporate into vapor and the vapor at low temperature condenses back to water itself. The process is reversible. Any process that can be reversed back final state to initial state under the same circumstance is a reversible process

Here vapor can be condensed back to water by liberating same amount of heat absorbed to the surrounding. Giving same amount of heat again will form vapor again.

Conclusion: Evaporation of water in tight seal pot and its condensation back to water is a reversible process.

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