Thermodynamics Diagnostic Exam

What is the primary focus of thermodynamics?

• The study of motion and forces in physical systems.

• The study of energy and its transformations.

• The study of chemical reactions and their rates.

• The study of electromagnetic waves.

Which of the following is NOT a state function?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Work

• Internal Energy

The First Law of Thermodynamics is based on the principle of:

• Conservation of energy

• Conservation of momentum

• Conservation of mass

• Conservation of charge

Which law of thermodynamics states that as temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches a minimum value?

• Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

• First Law of Thermodynamics

• Second Law of Thermodynamics

• Third Law of Thermodynamics

What does the term "adiabatic" refer to in thermodynamics?

• A process with no heat exchange with the surroundings.

• A process at constant pressure.

• A process at constant volume.

• A process with changing temperature.

Which of these thermodynamic processes involves a constant temperature change?

• Isothermal

• Isobaric

• Isochoric

• Adiabatic

Which of the following statements best describes entropy?

• The measure of a system's thermal energy content.

• The measure of a system's disorder or randomness.

• The measure of a system's pressure and volume relationship.

• The measure of a system's ability to do work.

Which law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form to another?

• Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

• First Law of Thermodynamics

• Second Law of Thermodynamics

• Third Law of Thermodynamics

Which thermodynamic process involves both heat exchange and work done on or by the system?

• Isothermal

• Isobaric

• Adiabatic

• None of the above

What is the standard unit for measuring energy?

• Joule (J)
  

• Newton (N)

• Watt (W)

• Kilogram (kg)