Thermodynamics : Work done in Different Processes

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The discussion centers around the comparison of work done in different thermodynamic processes involving gases, specifically focusing on both reversible and irreversible processes under various conditions such as isochoric and isobaric processes. The inquiry is framed within the context of preparation for the IIT-JEE examination.

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  • Homework-related
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a precise comparison of work done during the expansion and compression of gases across different thermodynamic processes.
  • The request includes a focus on both reversible and irreversible processes and various conditions like isochoric and isobaric.
  • Another participant suggests a textbook, "Physical Chemistry" by Walter J Moore, as a resource that may contain relevant examples and explanations.
  • A third participant expresses uncertainty about the availability of the suggested textbook for the original poster.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of resources, and the original inquiry remains unresolved regarding the specific comparison of work done in different processes.

Abhas Gupta
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I need some help in thermodynamics (chemistry).

I'm currently studying in class 11th, preparing for IIT-JEE. I am looking for a precise comparison between the work done in different types of thermodynamic processes on gases.

I searched the net a lot for this stuff, but all i got was explanation of processes in different types of systems.
What I am actually looking for is the comparison in magnitudes of work done in expansion/compression of gases in BOTH REVERSIBLE AND IRREVERSIBLE processes in different types of conditions (isochoric, isobaric etc.)

Can someone please help me out? Thank you.
 
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Since you are (presumably) studying Chemistry, look in

Physical Chemistry by Walter J Moore

He shows some very good worked chemical examples of exactly the type you request.

It is also a superb physical chemistry textbook for other purposes by the way.
 
Since I am also preparing for JEE, I am not sure if he'd able to find Walter J Moore here.
 
yea...nuke's right!
 

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