- #1
sachin123
- 117
- 0
what is the enthalpy change of an isothermal process?(Why is it 0?)
Enthelpy change of an isothermal process
- Thread starter sachin123
- Start date
-
- Tags
- Change Isothermal Process
Click For Summary
Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around the enthalpy change of an isothermal process, particularly focusing on why it is considered to be zero for ideal gases and the implications for real gases.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants explore the relationship between enthalpy change, internal energy, and work done during an isothermal process. Questions arise regarding the conditions under which enthalpy change is zero and the definitions of work in this context.
Discussion Status
Several participants have provided insights into the reasoning behind the enthalpy change being zero for ideal gases, while also noting that this may not hold for real gases. There is an ongoing examination of the definitions and assumptions related to pressure, volume, and temperature changes.
Contextual Notes
There is a mention of differing behaviors between ideal and real gases, as well as the implications of using different equations to describe the system's properties.