The difference between $\Delta \mathrm{H}$ and $\Delta \mathrm{U}$ is usually significant for systems…

The difference between $\Delta \mathrm{H}$ and $\Delta \mathrm{U}$ is usually significant for systems consisting of:
  1. only solids
  2. only gases
  3. only liquids
  4. both solids and liquids

Solution

The difference between \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta U\) is not usually significant for systems consisting of only solids or liquids. Solids and liquids do not suffer any significant volume changes upon heating. The difference, however, becomes significant when gases are involved.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (10 May Shift 1)

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