Why don't we include VdP in U equation ?

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The discussion revolves around the differentiation of the internal energy equation U=Q-PV and its implications for deriving the entropy equation TdS=dH-VdP. Participants are exploring why the term VdP is neglected in the context of internal energy compared to enthalpy.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants attempt to differentiate the equations for internal energy and enthalpy, raising questions about the treatment of the VdP term. Some express confusion over the differences in the equations and seek clarification on the assumptions made regarding ideal gases.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes various interpretations of the equations and their derivations. Some participants provide alternative formulations and challenge the correctness of the original equations presented. There is an ongoing exploration of the implications of neglecting certain terms in the equations.

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Participants note the context of ideal gases and the assumptions that may affect the differentiation of the equations. There is mention of the need for references to support the equations being discussed.

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Homework Statement


I was trying to obtain Tds=dh-Vdp by differentiating the internal energy equation U=Q-PV and doing some arrangements but at the end I couldn't achieve my goal.The part that I don't understand is when we differentiate H=U+PV we obtain dH=dU + PdV + VdP and then from there we can derive Entropy equation which is TdS=dH-VdP.But when we differentiate U=Q-PV we get dU=dQ-PdV instead of dU=dQ-PdV-VdP.Why do we neglect VdP in internal energy equation?I know the internal pressure is negligible in Ideal gases but so why don't we neglect it in enthalpy equation?

Homework Equations


U=Q-PV
H=U+PV

The Attempt at a Solution


U=Q-PV
differentiating
dU=dQ-PdV-VdP
dU+PdV=dQ-VdP (dU+PdV=dH) (dQ=TdS)
dH=TdS-VdP
TdS=dH+VdP but the right equation is:TdS=dH-VdP
 
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Joseph95 said:

Homework Statement


I was trying to obtain Tds=dh-Vdp by differentiating the internal energy equation U=Q-PV and doing some arrangements but at the end I couldn't achieve my goal.The part that I don't understand is when we differentiate H=U+PV we obtain dH=dU + PdV + VdP and then from there we can derive Entropy equation which is TdS=dH-VdP.But when we differentiate U=Q-PV we get dU=dQ-PdV instead of dU=dQ-PdV-VdP.Why do we neglect VdP in internal energy equation?I know the internal pressure is negligible in Ideal gases but so why don't we neglect it in enthalpy equation?

Homework Equations


U=Q-PV
H=U+PV

The Attempt at a Solution


U=Q-PV
differentiating
dU=dQ-PdV-VdP
dU+PdV=dQ-VdP (dU+PdV=dH) (dQ=TdS)
dH=TdS-VdP
TdS=dH+VdP but the right equation is:TdS=dH-VdP
Please provide a reference that gives the equation U = Q - PV. Where did you dream this up from?
 
Chestermiller said:
Please provide a reference that gives the equation U = Q - PV. Where did you dream this up from?

We couldn't calculate the internal energy of a substance directly and we define it as change of state so we differentiate equation U=Q-PV and obtain dU=dQ-PdV and then integrating it as a result we get ΔU=ΔQ-PΔV.
 
Joseph95 said:
We couldn't calculate the internal energy of a substance directly and we define it as change of state so we differentiate equation U=Q-PV and obtain dU=dQ-PdV and then integrating it as a result we get ΔU=ΔQ-PΔV.
I still don't see any reference (just a lot of hand waving). The equations you wrote are incorrect.

The correct equations should be ##\Delta U=Q-W##, where ##W=\int{P_{ext}dV}##, and, for a differential change between two closely neighboring thermodynamic equilibrium states, ##dU = TdS-PdV##

Chet
 
Chestermiller said:
I still don't see any reference (just a lot of hand waving). The equations you wrote are incorrect.

The correct equations should be ##\Delta U=Q-W##, where ##W=\int{P_{ext}dV}##, and, for a differential change between two closely neighboring thermodynamic equilibrium states, ##dU = TdS-PdV##

Chet

Okay it is my fault Sir ! Sorry for that.Besides this could we obtain ΔH=ΔU+PΔV+VΔP by differentiating equation H=U+PV ?
 
Joseph95 said:
Okay it is my fault Sir ! Sorry for that.Besides this could we obtain ΔH=ΔU+PΔV+VΔP by differentiating equation H=U+PV ?
If we differentiate H=U+PV, we obtain dH = dU + PdV + VdP. If we substitute dU = TdS - PdV into this equation, we obtain: $$dH=TdS+VdP$$ or equivalently, $$TdS=dH-VdP$$ This is the equation you started with.

If you write H = U + PV, then, mathematically, with finite ##\Delta##'s, $$\Delta H=\Delta U+V\Delta P+P\Delta V+\Delta P \Delta V$$Note the last term in this equation (which is required with finite deltas).

Chet
 
I'd like to elaborate a little to what I said in the previous post. If the two equilibrium states of the system are widely separated in terms of the pressures and the volumes, then we can write that:
$$\Delta (PV)=P_fV_f-P_iV_i$$
where the subscript i refers to the initial state and the subscript f refers to the final state. If we write that ##P_f=P_i+\Delta P## and ##V_f=V_i+\Delta V##, then we find algebraically that $$\Delta (PV)=P_i\Delta V +V_i\Delta P+ (\Delta P)(\Delta V)$$
If we write that ##\bar{P}=(P_i+P_f)/2## and ##\bar{V}=(V_i+V_f)/2##, then we find algebraically that:$$\Delta (PV)=\bar{P}\Delta V+\bar{V}\Delta P$$
 
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Chestermiller said:
I'd like to elaborate a little to what I said in the previous post. If the two equilibrium states of the system are widely separated in terms of the pressures and the volumes, then we can write that:
$$\Delta (PV)=P_fV_f-P_iV_i$$
where the subscript i refers to the initial state and the subscript f refers to the final state. If we write that ##P_f=P_i+\Delta P## and ##V_f=V_i+\Delta V##, then we find algebraically that $$\Delta (PV)=P_i\Delta V +V_i\Delta P+ (\Delta P)(\Delta V)$$
If we write that ##\bar{P}=(P_i+P_f)/2## and ##\bar{V}=(V_i+V_f)/2##, then we find algebraically that:$$\Delta (PV)=\bar{P}\Delta V+\bar{V}\Delta P$$

Thank you very much for your information and elaboration Sir.
 

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