Gaseous State
Two cylinders, both fitted with frictionless pistons, are filled with mixtures of He and Ar gases. In the first cylinder, the masses of He and Ar are $m_1$ and $m_2$, respectively. In the second cylinder, the masses of He and Ar are $m_2$ and $m_1$, respectively. The molar mass of Ar is 10 times the molar mass of He. The external pressure applied by the piston on the first cylinder needs to be 5 times that on the second cylinder so that the volume of the gas mixtures in both the cylinders are equal at the same temperature. Assuming He and Ar behave like ideal gases, the value of $(m_1/m_2)$ is _______.
Explanation:
Let the molar mass of He be $M$.
Then, according to the question, the molar mass of Ar is
$ 10M $
Since both gases behave ideally, for a mixture we can use
$ PV = nRT $
where $n$ is the total number of moles in the cylinder.
At the same temperature, if the volumes of the two cylinders are equal, then from
$ PV = nRT $
we get
$ P \propto n $
because $V$ and $T$ are same.
Now, it is given that the pressure on the first cylinder is 5 times that on the second:
$ P_1 = 5P_2 $
Hence,
$ n_1 = 5n_2 $
Now calculate total moles in each cylinder.
For the first cylinder:
mass of He $= m_1$, so moles of He $= \dfrac{m_1}{M}$
mass of Ar $= m_2$, so moles of Ar $= \dfrac{m_2}{10M}$
Thus,
$ n_1 = \frac{m_1}{M} + \frac{m_2}{10M} $
For the second cylinder:
mass of He $= m_2$, so moles of He $= \dfrac{m_2}{M}$
mass of Ar $= m_1$, so moles of Ar $= \dfrac{m_1}{10M}$
Thus,
$ n_2 = \frac{m_2}{M} + \frac{m_1}{10M} $
Using $n_1 = 5n_2$:
$ \frac{m_1}{M} + \frac{m_2}{10M} = 5\left(\frac{m_2}{M} + \frac{m_1}{10M}\right) $
Multiply throughout by $10M$:
$ 10m_1 + m_2 = 50m_2 + 5m_1 $
$ 10m_1 - 5m_1 = 50m_2 - m_2 $
$ 5m_1 = 49m_2 $
Therefore,
$ \frac{m_1}{m_2} = \frac{49}{5} $
So, the required value is
$ \boxed{\frac{49}{5}} $
Molar volume (Vm) of a van der Waals gas can be calculated by expressing the van der Waals equation as a cubic equation with Vm as the variable. The ratio (in mol dm−3) of the coefficient of Vm2 to the coefficient of Vm for a gas having van der Waals constants a = 6.0 dm6 atm mol−2 and b = 0.060 dm3 mol−1 at 300 K and 300 atm is ______.
Use: Universal gas constant (R) = 0.082 dm3 atm mol−1 K−1
Explanation:
A certain quantity of real gas occupies a volume of $0.15~ \mathrm{dm}^{3}$ at $100 \mathrm{~atm}$ and $500 \mathrm{~K}$ when its compressibility factor is 1.07 . Its volume at 300 atm and $300 \mathrm{~K}$ (When its compressibility factor is 1.4 ) is ___________ $\times 10^{-4} ~\mathrm{dm}^{3}$ (Nearest integer)
Explanation:
At $600 \mathrm{~K}$, the root mean square (rms) speed of gas $\mathrm{X}$ (molar mass $=40$ ) is equal to the most probable speed of gas $\mathrm{Y}$ at $90 \mathrm{~K}$. The molar mass of the gas $\mathrm{Y}$ is ___________ $\mathrm{g} ~\mathrm{mol}^{-1}$. (Nearest integer)
Explanation:
The root mean square speed ($v_{rms}$) of a gas can be calculated using the following formula:
$v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3kT}{M}}$
where:
- $k$ is Boltzmann's constant ($1.38 \times 10^{-23}$ J/K),
- $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin,
- $M$ is the molar mass of the gas in kilograms per mole.
The most probable speed ($v_{mp}$) of a gas can be calculated using the following formula:
$v_{mp} = \sqrt{\frac{2kT}{M}}$
Given that the root mean square speed of gas X at 600 K is equal to the most probable speed of gas Y at 90 K, we can set the two equations equal to each other and solve for the molar mass of gas Y:
$\sqrt{\frac{3kT_X}{M_X}} = \sqrt{\frac{2kT_Y}{M_Y}}$
Square both sides to eliminate the square root:
$\frac{3kT_X}{M_X} = \frac{2kT_Y}{M_Y}$
We are asked to find $M_Y$, so let's rearrange the equation to solve for $M_Y$:
$M_Y = \frac{2kT_YM_X}{3kT_X}$
We know that $T_X = 600$ K, $M_X = 40$ g/mol $= 40 \times 10^{-3}$ kg/mol (converted from grams to kilograms), $T_Y = 90$ K, and $k = 1.38 \times 10^{-23}$ J/K. Substituting these values into the equation gives:
$M_Y = \frac{2 \times 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \text{J/K} \times 90 \text{K} \times 40 \times 10^{-3} \text{kg/mol}}{3 \times 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \text{J/K} \times 600 \text{K}}$
Solving this equation gives:
$M_Y = 0.004 \text{kg/mol}$
To convert this value back into grams per mole, multiply by 1000:
$M_Y = 4 \text{g/mol}$
So, the molar mass of gas Y is approximately 4 g/mol.
At constant temperature, a gas is at a pressure of 940.3 mm Hg. The pressure at which its volume decreases by 40% is __________ mm Hg. (Nearest integer)
Explanation:
To find the pressure at which the volume decreases by 40%, we can use Boyle's Law, which states that the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional at constant temperature.
Let's assume the initial volume of the gas is V. According to Boyle's Law:
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
Where P₁ is the initial pressure (940.3 mm Hg), V₁ is the initial volume, P₂ is the final pressure (which we need to find), and V₂ is the final volume (which is 40% less than the initial volume, or 0.6V).
Plugging in the values, we have:
940.3 mm Hg × V₁ = P₂ × (0.6V)
Now we can solve for P₂:
P₂ = (940.3 mm Hg × V₁) / (0.6V)
Since the question does not provide the initial volume (V₁), we cannot calculate the exact pressure. However, we can determine the pressure ratio when the volume decreases by 40%.
P₂ = (940.3 mm Hg × V₁) / (0.6V)
We can simplify this by canceling out V:
P₂ = 940.3 mm Hg / 0.6
P₂ ≈ 1567 mm Hg (nearest integer)
Therefore, the pressure at which the volume decreases by 40% is approximately 1567 mm Hg.

Three bulbs are filled with $\mathrm{CH}_{4}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{Ne}$ as shown in the picture. The bulbs are connected through pipes of zero volume. When the stopcocks are opened and the temperature is kept constant throughout, the pressure of the system is found to be ___________ atm. (Nearest integer)
Explanation:
From Dalton's partial pressure law,
$ \begin{aligned} & P_f V_f=P_1 V_1+P_2 V_2+P_3 V_3 \\\\ & P_f \times 9=2 \times 2+4 \times 3+3 \times 4 \\\\ & P_f=\frac{28}{9}=3.11=3 \end{aligned} $
The total pressure of a mixture of non-reacting gases $\mathrm{X}(0.6 \mathrm{~g})$ and $\mathrm{Y}(0.45 \mathrm{~g})$ in a vessel is $740 \mathrm{~mm}$ of $\mathrm{Hg}$.
The partial pressure of the gas $\mathrm{X}$ is _______ $\mathrm{mm}$ of $\mathrm{Hg}$. (Nearest Integer)
(Given : molar mass $\mathrm{X}=20$ and $\mathrm{Y}=45 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$)
Explanation:
A $300 \mathrm{~mL}$ bottle of soft drink has $0.2 ~\mathrm{M}~ \mathrm{CO}_{2}$ dissolved in it. Assuming $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ behaves as an ideal gas, the volume of the dissolved $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ at $\mathrm{STP}$ is ____________ $\mathrm{mL}$. (Nearest integer)
Given : At STP, molar volume of an ideal gas is $22.7 \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$
Explanation:
Moles = 0.3 $\times$ 0.2
Volume at STP = $0.3\times0.2\times22.7$
= 1.362 litre
= 1362 mL
The number of statement/s, which are correct with respect to the compression of carbon dioxide from point (a) in the Andrews isotherm from the following is ___________

A. Carbon dioxide remains as a gas upto point (b)
B. Liquid carbon dioxide appears at point (c)
C. Liquid and gaseous carbon dioxide coexist between points (b) and (c)
D. As the volume decreases from (b) and (c), the amount of liquid decreases
Explanation:

(a) $\rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2$ exist as gas
(b) $\rightarrow$ liquefaction of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ starts
(c) $\rightarrow$ liquefaction ends
(d) $\rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2$ exist as liquid.
Between (b) & (c) $\rightarrow$ liquid and gaseous $\mathrm{CO}_2$ co-exist. As volume changes from (b) to (c) gas decreases and liquid increases.
(A), (C) $\rightarrow$ correct
[Use: Gas constant, $\mathrm{R}=8 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~L}$ atm $\mathrm{K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ ]
Explanation:
$ \begin{aligned} & \mathrm{T}=800 \mathrm{~K}, \mathrm{P}=\mathrm{X} \text { atm. } \\\\ \Rightarrow & \mathrm{Z}=\frac{\mathrm{PV}_{\mathrm{m}}}{\mathrm{RT}} \\\\ \Rightarrow & \frac{\mathrm{X}(0.4)}{0.08 \times 800}=0.5 \\\\ \Rightarrow & \mathrm{X}=80 \end{aligned} $
For ideal gas, $\mathrm{PV}_{\mathrm{m}}=\mathrm{RT}$
$ \Rightarrow \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{m}}=\frac{\mathrm{RT}}{\mathrm{P}}=\frac{0.08 \times 800}{80}=0.8 \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}=\mathrm{y} $
Then, $\frac{x}{y}=\frac{80}{0.8}=100$.
'x' g of molecular oxygen $\left(\mathrm{O}_{2}\right)$ is mixed with $200 \mathrm{~g}$ of neon (Ne). The total pressure of the non-reactive mixture of $\mathrm{O}_{2}$ and Ne in the cylinder is 25 bar. The partial pressure of Ne is 20 bar at the same temperature and volume. The value of 'x' is _________.
[Given: Molar mass of $\mathrm{O}_{2}=32 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$.
Molar mass of $\mathrm{Ne}=20 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$]
Explanation:
$20=25\left[X_{N e}\right]$
${\left[X_{N e}\right]=\frac{4}{5} }$
$\Rightarrow\left[\frac{\frac{200}{20}}{\frac{200}{20}+\frac{x}{32}}\right]=\frac{4}{5}$
$ \Rightarrow $$\frac{10}{10+\left(\frac{x}{32}\right)}=\frac{4}{5}$
$ \Rightarrow $$50=40+\frac{x}{8}$
$ \Rightarrow $$400=320+x$
$ \Rightarrow $$x=80$ gram
For a real gas at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ temperature and high pressure (99 bar) the value of compressibility factor is 2, so the value of Vander Waal's constant 'b' should be __________ $\times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ (Nearest integer)
(Given $\mathrm{R}=0.083 \mathrm{~L}$ bar $\mathrm{K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$)
Explanation:
$P(V-b)=R T$
$\mathrm{PV}-\mathrm{Pb}=\mathrm{RT}$
$\frac{\mathrm{PV}}{\mathrm{RT}}=1+\frac{\mathrm{Pb}}{\mathrm{RT}}$
$Z=1+\frac{\mathrm{Pb}}{\mathrm{RT}}$
$1=\frac{99(\mathrm{~b})}{0.083 \times 298}$
$b=\frac{0.083 \times 298}{99} \simeq 0.249 \simeq 25 \times 10^{-2}$
A $10 \mathrm{~g}$ mixture of hydrogen and helium is contained in a vessel of capacity $0.0125 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ at 6 bar and $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The mass of helium in the mixture is ____________ g. (nearest integer)
Given: $\mathrm{R}=8.3 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$
(Atomic masses of $\mathrm{H}$ and $\mathrm{He}$ are $1 \mathrm{u}$ and $4 \mathrm{u}$, respectively)
Explanation:
$ \begin{aligned} &=\frac{P V}{R T} \\ &=\frac{6 \times 10^{5} \times 0.0125}{8.3 \times 300}=3 \end{aligned} $
Let the mass of He in $10 \mathrm{~g}$ mixture be $\mathrm{xg}$
$\therefore \frac{x}{4}+\frac{10-x}{2}=3$
On solving $x=8 \mathrm{~g}$
$\therefore$ Mass of $\mathrm{He}$ in the mixture $=8 \mathrm{~g}$
A mixture of hydrogen and oxygen contains $40 \%$ hydrogen by mass when the pressure is $2.2$ bar. The partial pressure of hydrogen is bar. (Nearest Integer)
Explanation:
Wt. of $\mathrm{H}_{2}=40 \mathrm{~g}$
Wt. of $\mathrm{O}_{2}=60 \mathrm{~g}$
$\chi_{\mathrm{H}_{2}}=\frac{\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{H}_{2}}}{\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{H}_{2}}+\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{O}_{2}}}$
$=\frac{\frac{40}{2}}{\frac{40}{2}+\frac{60}{32}}$
$=\frac{20}{20+1.875}$
$=\frac{20}{21.875}=0.914$
$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{H}_{2}}=\chi_{\mathrm{H}_{2}} \times \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{T}}$
$=0.914 \times 2.2$
$=2.01 \simeq 2 \mathrm{bar}$
A sealed flask with a capacity of 2 dm3 contains 11 g of propane gas. The flask is so weak that it will burst if the pressure becomes 2 MPa. The minimum temperature at which the flask will burst is ___________ $^\circ$C. [Nearest integer]
(Given : R = 8.3 J K$-$1 mol$-$1 , Atomic masses of C and H are 12u and 1u, respectively.) (Assume that propane behaves as an ideal gas.)
Explanation:
$\mathrm{PV}=\mathrm{nRT}$
$P=2 \times 10^{6} \mathrm{~Pa}$
$V=2 \mathrm{dm}^{3}=2 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}^{3}$
$\mathrm{R}=8.3 \mathrm{JK}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$
$\mathrm{n}=\frac{11}{44} \mathrm{~mol}$
$2 \times 10^{6} \times 2 \times 10^{-3}=\frac{11}{44} \times 8.3 \times \mathrm{T}$
$\mathrm{T}=1927.7 \mathrm{~K}$
$\mathrm{T}\left(\right.$ in $\left.^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)=1927.7-273 \simeq 1655^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
The pressure of a moist gas at $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $4 \mathrm{~atm}$. The volume of the container is doubled at the same temperature. The new pressure of the moist gas is ________________ $\times 10^{-1} \mathrm{~atm}$. (Nearest integer)
(Given : The vapour pressure of water at $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $0.4 \mathrm{~atm} .$ )
Explanation:
To solve this problem, we need to determine the new pressure of the moist gas when the volume of the container is doubled while maintaining the same temperature. First, we need to separate the contributions of the gas and the water vapor to the initial pressure and then apply Boyle's Law for the gas component only. The steps are as follows:
1. Initial pressure of the moist gas (gas + water vapor) is given as $4 \, \text{atm}$.
The vapour pressure of water at $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $0.4 \, \text{atm}$.
2. The partial pressure of the dry gas component can be calculated by subtracting the vapor pressure of water from the initial pressure:
$ P_{\text{dry gas (initial)}} = 4 \, \text{atm} - 0.4 \, \text{atm} = 3.6 \, \text{atm} $
3. When the volume of the container is doubled, the pressure of the dry gas component will change according to Boyle's Law, which states:
$ P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2 $
Since the temperature remains constant and the volume is doubled (i.e., $V_2 = 2V_1$), we can find the new pressure of the dry gas ($P_{\text{dry gas (new)}}$) with the equation:
$ 3.6 \, \text{atm} \times V_1 = P_{\text{dry gas (new)}} \times 2V_1 $
Solving for $P_{\text{dry gas (new)}}$:
$ P_{\text{dry gas (new)}} = \frac{3.6 \, \text{atm}}{2} = 1.8 \, \text{atm} $
4. The vapor pressure of water remains unchanged at $0.4 \, \text{atm}$ because it depends only on the temperature, not on the volume.
5. The new total pressure of the moist gas is the sum of the new pressure of the dry gas and the unchanged vapor pressure of water:
$ P_{\text{moist gas (new)}} = P_{\text{dry gas (new)}} + P_{\text{water vapor}} = 1.8 \, \text{atm} + 0.4 \, \text{atm} = 2.2 \, \text{atm} $
6. Finally, as requested, we express the new pressure in the form of $\times 10^{-1} \, \text{atm}$ and find the nearest integer:
$ 2.2 \, \text{atm} = 22 \times 10^{-1} \, \text{atm} $
Therefore, the nearest integer is 22.
Geraniol, a volatile organic compound, is a component of rose oil. The density of the vapour is 0.46 gL$-$1 at 257$^\circ$C and 100 mm Hg. The molar mass of geraniol is ____________ g mol$-$1. (Nearest Integer)
[Given : R = 0.082 L atm K$-$1 mol$-$1]
Explanation:
From ideal gas equation we know
PV = nRT
$ \Rightarrow PV = {W \over M}RT$
$ \Rightarrow P = {W \over V}\,.\,{{RT} \over M}$
$ \Rightarrow P = d\,.\,{{RT} \over M}$ [$\because$ $d = {W \over V}$]
We know, 760 mm of Hg = 1 atm
$\therefore$ 100 mm of Hg = ${{100} \over {760}}$ atm
$\therefore$ Pressure (P) = ${{100} \over {760}}$ atm
Density (d) = 0.46
R = 0.082 L atm K$-$1 mol$-$1
T = (257 + 273) K = 530 K
Putting the values in above equation, we get
${{100} \over {760}} = {{0.46 \times 0.082 \times 530} \over M}$
$\Rightarrow$ M = 152
100 g of an ideal gas is kept in a cylinder of 416 L volume at 27$^\circ$C under 1.5 bar pressure. The molar mass of the gas is __________ g mol$-$1. (Nearest integer)
(Given : R = 0.083 L bar K$-$1 mol$-$1)
Explanation:
Given, Mass of ideal gas = 100 gm
Let the molar mass of ideal gas = M
$\therefore$ Number of moles of gas (n) = ${{100} \over M}$
Volume of cylinder (V) = 416 L
Temperature (T) = (27 + 273)K = 300 K
Pressure (P) = 1.5 bar
R = 0.083 L bar K$-$1 mol$-$1
Using ideal gas equation,
PV = nRT
$ \Rightarrow 1.5 \times 416 = {{100} \over M} \times 0.083 \times 300$
$\Rightarrow$ M = 4
2.0 g of H2 gas is adsorbed on 2.5 g of platinum powder at 300 K and 1 bar pressure. The volume of the gas adsorbed per gram of the adsorbent is __________ mL.
(Given : R = 0.083 L bar K$-$1 mol$-$1)
Explanation:
$ \mathrm{V}=\frac{2 \times 0.083 \times 300}{2 \times 1}=24.9 \text { litre } $
$\therefore$ Volume of the gas adsorbed per gram of the adsorbent
$ \begin{aligned} &=\frac{24.9}{2.5}=9.96 \mathrm{~L} \\\\ &=9960 ~\mathrm{ml} \end{aligned} $
A rigid nitrogen tank stored inside a laboratory has a pressure of 30 atm at 06:00 am when the temperature is 27$^\circ$C. At 03:00 pm, when the temperature is 45$^\circ$, the pressure in the tank will be _________ atm. [nearest integer]
Explanation:
A nitrogen tank of fixed volume used where number of moles of nitrogen is fixed.
$\therefore$ V = constant
n = constant
R = constant
From ideal gas equation,
PV = nRT
$\Rightarrow$ P $\propto$ T [As V, n, R = constant]
Here, initially P1 = 30 atm, T1 = 300 K
Finally, P2 = ?, T2 = 318 K
$\therefore$ ${{{P_1}} \over {{P_2}}} = {{{T_1}} \over {{T_2}}}$
$ \Rightarrow {{30} \over {{P_2}}} = {{300} \over {318}}$
$ \Rightarrow {P_2} = 31.8 \simeq 32$
At 300 K, a sample of 3.0 g of gas A occupies the same volume as 0.2 g of hydrogen at 200 K at the same pressure. The molar mass of gas A is ____________ g mol$-$1. (nearest integer) Assume that the behaviour of gases as ideal.
(Given : The molar mass of hydrogen (H2) gas is 2.0 g mol$-$1.)
Explanation:
Both gas A and Hydrogen (H2) gas have same volume at same pressure. Let both 's volume is V and pressure P.
For gas A :
Pressure = P
Temperature (T) = 300 K
Volume = V
Mass = 3 g
Molar mass = M gm/mol
using ideal gas equation,
PV = nRT
$ \Rightarrow PV = {3 \over M} \times R \times 300$ ..... (1)
For Hydrogen,
Pressure = P
Temperature (T) = 200 K
Volume = V
Mass = 0.2 g
Molar mass = 2 gm/mol
Using ideal gas equation,
$PV = {{0.2} \over 2} \times R \times 200$ ...... (2)
From (1) and (2), we get
${3 \over M} \times R \times 300 = {{0.2} \over 2} \times R \times 200$
$\Rightarrow$ M = 45
(Assume LPG of be an ideal gas)
Explanation:
Weight of full LPG cylinder = 29 kg
$\therefore$ Weight of gas = 29 $-$ 14.8 = 14.2 kg
If weight of full LPG cylinder = 23 kg
then weight of gas used = 29 $-$ 23 = 6 kg at ambient temperature.
From ideal gas equation, pV = nRT
or $pV = {{Weight\,of\,solute} \over {Molecular\,mass\,of\,solute}} \times RT$
or $pV = {W \over M} \times RT$
Applying ideal gas to LPG cylinder when gas is full,
$pV = nRT$
$3.47\,atm \times V = {{14.2kg} \over M} \times RT$ .... (i)
Applying ideal gas to LPG cylinder when gas is reduced to 23 kg at ambient temperture,
$pV = nRT$
$p \times V = {{8.2kg} \over M} \times RT$ .... (ii)
Divide Eq. (i) by (ii)
${{3.47 \times V} \over {p \times V}} = {{{{14.2kg\,RT} \over M}} \over {{{8.2kg\, \times RT} \over M}}}$
${{3.47} \over p} = {{14.2} \over {8.2}}$
$ \Rightarrow p = {{3.47 \times 41} \over {71}} = 2.003$ atm
Hence, answer is 2.
Explanation:
$ \Rightarrow {T_2} = 1200$ K
$ \Rightarrow $ ${T_2} = 927^\circ $ C
(Given R = 0.083 L atm K$-$1 mol$-$1)
Explanation:
$ = {{1 \times 4 \times {{10}^3} \times 1000} \over {0.083 \times 300}}$
Weight of CH4
$ = {{40 \times 16 \times {{10}^5}} \over {0.083 \times 300}}$ gm
$ = 25.7 \times {10^5}$ gm
[Assume chlorine is an ideal gas at STP
R = 0.083 L bar mol$-$1 K$-$1, NA = 6.023 $\times$ 1023]
Explanation:
$ = {{1 \times 20 \times {{10}^{ - 3}}} \over {0.083 \times 273}}$
No. of atoms = $ = {{1 \times 20 \times {{10}^{ - 3}}} \over {0.083 \times 273}} \times 2 \times 6.023 \times {10^{23}}$
$ = 1.06 \times {10^{21}}$
[Assume gases are ideal, R = 8.314 J mol$-$1 K$-$1
Atomic masses : C : 12.0 u, H : 1.0 u, O : 16.0 u]
Explanation:
(m)methane = 6.4 g, (m)CO2 = 8.8 g
PV = ntotalRT
P $\times$ 10 $\times$ 10$-$3 = $\left( {{{6.4} \over {16}} + {{8.8} \over {44}}} \right)$ $\times$ 8.314 $\times$ 300
P $\times$ 10$-$2 = (0.4 + 0.2) $\times$ 8.314 $\times$ 300
P = 149652 Pa
P = 149.652 KPa $ \approx $ 150 kPa
[R = 0.0821 L atm K$-$1mol$-$1]
Explanation:
Using ideal gas equation : PV = nRT
V = ${{0.0975 \times 0.082 \times 300} \over 1}$ = 2.4 L
$ \therefore $ Volume of O2(g) adsorbed per gram of the
adsorbent = ${{2.4} \over {1.2}}$ = 2
Explanation:
For 1 mole of a real gas, the van der Waals' equation is,
$\left( {p + {a \over {V_m^2}}} \right)({V_m} - b) = RT$
At very high pressure, the equation becomes,
$p({V_m} - b) = RT$
$ \Rightarrow p{V_m} = RT + pb \Rightarrow {{p{V_m}} \over {RT}} = 1 + {{pb} \over {RT}}$
$ \Rightarrow Z = 1 + {{pb} \over {RT}}$ [$\because$ $Z = {{p{V_m}} \over {RT}}$ = compressibility]
$\therefore$ ${\left( {{{\delta Z} \over {\delta p}}} \right)_T} = 0 + {b \over {RT}} + {b \over {RT}} = {{xb} \over {RT}}$ (Given)
$ \Rightarrow x = 1$
Explanation:
${{35} \over {300}} = {{40} \over {{T_2}}}$
${T_2} = {{40 \times 300} \over {35}}$
$ = 342.86$ K
$ = 69.85^\circ $ C $ \simeq 70^\circ $ C
[Given R = 0.0826 L atm K$-$1 mol$-$1]
Explanation:
Molecular weight = 26 g/mol
Temperature = 50 + 273 = 323 K
Pressure = 740 torr/mm of Hg
Pressure = ${{740} \over {760}}$ atm
R = 0.0821 L atm mol$-$1 K$-$1
Hence, no. of mole n = ${{4.75} \over {26}}$ mol
Formula used, pV = nRT (ideal gas)
$ \Rightarrow V = {{nRT} \over p} = {{4.75} \over {26}} \times {{0.0821 \times 323} \over {(740/760)}}$
$ = {{96314.078} \over {19240}} = 5.0059$ L = 5 L
a pressure of 48 $ \times $ 10–3 bar. At the same temperature, the pressure, of a spherical balloon of radius 12 cm containing the
same amount of gas will be ________ $ \times $ 10–6 bar.
Explanation:
According to Boyle's law,
P1V1 = P2V2
Given, P1 = 48 $ \times $ 10–3 bar
V1 = ${{4 \over 3}\pi {{\left( 3 \right)}^3}}$
V2 = ${{4 \over 3}\pi {{\left( 12 \right)}^3}}$
P2 = ?
$ \therefore $ P2 = ${{{P_1}{V_1}} \over {{V_2}}}$
= ${{48 \times {{10}^{ - 3}} \times {{\left( 3 \right)}^3}} \over {{{\left( {12} \right)}^3}}}$
= 7.5 $ \times $ 10-4 = 750 $ \times $ 10-6 bar
NaClO3(s) + Fe(s) $ \to $ O2(g) + NaCl(s) + FeO(s)
R = 0.082 L atm mol–1 K–1
Explanation:
moles of NaClO3 = moles of O2
moles of O2 = ${{PV} \over {RT}}$ = ${{1 \times 492} \over {0.082 \times 300}}$ = 20 mol
mass of NaClO3 = 20 $ \times $ 106.5 = 2130 g
(Use molar mass of aluminium as 27.0 g mol$-$1, R = 0.082 atm L mol$-$1 K$-$1)
Explanation:
$\mathop {2Al}\limits_{\left( {{{5.4} \over {27}} = 0.2\,mol} \right)} + \mathop {3{H_2}S{O_4}}\limits_{\left( {{{50 \times 5} \over {1000}} = 0.25\,mol} \right)} \buildrel {} \over \longrightarrow A{l_2}{(S{O_4})_3} + 3{H_2}$
H2SO4 is limiting reagent and moles of H2(g) produced = 0.25 mol
Using ideal gas equation,
pV = nRT
$ \Rightarrow $ $V = {{0.25 \times 0.082 \times 300} \over {1\,atm}} = 6.15\,L$
Explanation:
$D ∝ λU_{\text{mean}}$
The mean free path (λ) is given by
$λ = \frac{RT}{\sqrt{2} N_0 σP}$
hence
$λ ∝ \frac{T}{P}$
The mean speed (Umean) is given by
$U_{\text{mean}} = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{πM}}$
hence
$U_{\text{mean}} ∝ \sqrt{T}$
Therefore,
$D ∝ \frac{T^{3/2}}{P}$
The change in the diffusion coefficient would then be given by :
$\frac{(DC)_2}{(DC)_1} = \frac{P_1}{P_2} \cdot \left(\frac{T_2}{T_1}\right)^{3/2}$
Substituting $P_2 = 2P_1$ and $T_2 = 4T_1$ into the equation, we get :
$\frac{(D)_2}{(D)_1} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot (4)^{3/2} = 4$
So, the diffusion coefficient of the gas increases 4 times. Hence, x = 4.
Explanation:
Given: External pressure $\left(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{ext}}\right)=1 \mathrm{~atm}$
Number of mole of helium $\left(n_{\mathrm{He}}\right)=0.1 \mathrm{~mol}$
No. of mole of unknown compound
$\left(n_{\text {unknown compound }}\right)=1.0 \mathrm{~mol}$
Vapour pressure of unknown compound
$\left(p_{\text {unknown }}^0\right)=0.68 \mathrm{~atm}$
Temperature of the mixture $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}=273 \mathrm{~K}$
To Find: The volume of gas (in litre) $=v_{\text {gas }}$
Formula: (i) Vapour pressure of helium $\left(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{He}}\right)=$
$P_{\text {ext }}-P_{\text {unknown compound }}$
(ii) $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{He}}=\frac{n_{\mathrm{He}} \times \mathrm{R} \times \mathrm{T}}{\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{He}}}$
Since, the evacuated vessel (with fitted) piston in equilibrium with its surroundings. Hence, external pressure (or pressure outside the vessel) is equal to pressure inside the vessel.
$ \begin{aligned} & \mathrm{P}_{\text {ext }}=\mathrm{P}_{\text {internal }}=\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{T}} \\\\ & \mathrm{P}_{\text {ext }}=\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{He}}+\mathrm{P}_{\text {unknwon compound }} \\\\ & 1 \mathrm{~atm}=\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{He}}+0.68 \mathrm{~atm} \\\\ & \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{He}}=0.32 \mathrm{~atm} \\\\ \end{aligned} $$\left[\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{He}} \mathrm{P}_{\text {unknown compound }}\right.$ are partial pressures of helium and unknown gas respectively]
According to ideal gas equation:
$ \begin{aligned} \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{He}} \times \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{He}} & =n_{\mathrm{He}} \times \mathrm{R} \times \mathrm{T} \\\\ \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{He}} & =\frac{0.1 \times 0.0821 \times 273}{0.32} \\\\ \mathrm{~V}_{\mathrm{He}} & =7.004 \mathrm{~L} \end{aligned} $
At 400 K, the root mean square (rms) speed of a gas X (molecular weight = 40) is equal to the most probable speed of gas Y at 60 K. The molecular weight of the gas Y is ___________.
Explanation:
Let's start by writing down the equations for the root mean square (rms) speed and the most probable speed. The root mean square speed $ v_{rms} $ of a gas with molecular weight $ M $ at a temperature $ T $ in Kelvin is given by the formula:
$ v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3kT}{M}} $
where $ k $ is the Boltzmann constant.
The most probable speed $ v_{mp} $ of a gas is given by:
$ v_{mp} = \sqrt{\frac{2kT}{M}} $
According to the problem statement, at 400 K, the $ v_{rms} $ speed of gas X (with molecular weight $ M_X = 40 $ g/mol) is equal to the $ v_{mp} $ of gas Y at 60 K. We set the equations equal to each other:
$ \sqrt{\frac{3k \times 400}{40}} = \sqrt{\frac{2k \times 60}{M_Y}} $
We simplify this equation. First, we can cancel $ k $ from both sides:
$ \sqrt{\frac{3 \times 400}{40}} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 60}{M_Y}} $
Simplify further:
$ \sqrt{\frac{1200}{40}} = \sqrt{\frac{120}{M_Y}} $
$ \sqrt{30} = \sqrt{\frac{120}{M_Y}} $
Squaring both sides gives:
$ 30 = \frac{120}{M_Y} $
Rearrange to solve for $ M_Y $:
$ M_Y = \frac{120}{30} = 4 $
So, the molecular weight of gas Y is 4 g/mol.
Explanation:
The rate of diffusion depends on the following factors.
r $\propto$ P and r $\propto$ $\sqrt {1/M} $
Taking these together, we get
${{{r_2}} \over {{r_1}}} = {{{P_2}} \over {{P_1}}}{\left( {{{{M_1}} \over {{M_2}}}} \right)^{1/2}}$
or ${{{n_1}} \over {{t_1}}} \times {{{t_2}} \over {{n_2}}} = {{{P_1}} \over {{P_2}}} \times \sqrt {{{{M_2}} \over {{M_1}}}} $
or ${1 \over {38}} \times {{57} \over 1} = {{0.8} \over {1.6}} \times \sqrt {{{{M_2}} \over {28}}} $
or ${M_2} = {{57 \times 57} \over {38 \times 38}} \times {{1.6 \times 1.6} \over {0.8 \times 0.8}} \times 28 = 252$
Let the molecular formula of the unknown compound be XeFn. We will have
${M_{xe}} + n{M_f} = 252$ g mol$-$1 i.e. $[131 + n(19)]$ g mol$-$1 = 252 g mol$-$1
$n = {{252 - 131} \over {19}} = 6.36 \simeq 6$
Hence, the molecular formula of the gas is $Xe{F_6}$.
Explanation:
Weight of butane gas in filled cylinder = 29 $-$ 14.8 kg = 14.2 kg
$\Rightarrow$ During the course of use, weight of cylinder reduces to 23.2 kg
$\Rightarrow$ Weight of butane gas remaining now = 23.2 $-$ 14.8 = 8.4 kg
Also, during use, V (cylinder) and T remains same.
Therefore, ${{{p_1}} \over {{p_2}}} = {{{n_1}} \over {{n_2}}}$
$ \Rightarrow {p_2} = \left( {{{{n_2}} \over {{n_1}}}} \right){p_1} = \left( {{{8.4} \over {14.2}}} \right) \times 2.5$ [Here, ${{{n_2}} \over {{n_1}}} = {{{w_2}} \over {{w_1}}}$]
= 1.48 atm
Also, pressure of gas outside the cylinder is 1.0 atm.
$ \Rightarrow pV = nRT$
$ \Rightarrow V = {{nRT} \over p} = {{(14.2 - 8.4) \times {{10}^3}} \over {58}} \times {{0.082 \times 30} \over 1}L$
= 2460 L = 2.46 m3
Explanation:
Partial pressure of a gas in a mixture = Mole fraction of gas $\times$ Total pressure
$\therefore$ ${P_{He}} = {X_{He}} \times P = {4 \over 5} \times 20 = 16$ bar
${P_{C{H_4}}} = {X_{C{H_4}}} \times P = {1 \over 5} \times 20 = 4$ bar
${r_{He}} = {{k\,.\,{P_{He}}} \over {\sqrt {{M_{He}}} }} = {{k\,.\,16} \over {\sqrt 4 }} = 8k$
${r_{C{H_4}}} = {{k\,.\,{P_{C{H_4}}}} \over {\sqrt {{M_{C{H_4}}}} }} = {{k \times 4} \over {\sqrt {16} }} = k$
$\therefore$ Composition of the mixture (He : CH4) effusion out = 8k : k = 8 : 1.
Explanation:
According to gas equation,
$PV = nRT$ ; $n = {{2 \times {{10}^{21}}} \over {6.02 \times {{10}^{23}}}}$
$T = {{PV} \over {nR}}$
$ = {{7.57 \times {{10}^3}\,N{m^{ - 2}} \times 1 \times {{10}^{ - 3}}\,{m^3}} \over {{{2 \times {{10}^{21}}} \over {6.02 \times {{10}^{23}}}}\,mol \times 8.314\,J\,(Nm)\,mo{l^{ - 1}}\,{K^{ - 1}}}}$
$ = 274.2$ K
RMS velocity,
$u = \sqrt {{{3RT} \over M}} = \sqrt {{{3 \times 8.314 \times 274.2} \over {28 \times {{10}^{ - 3}}}}} $
$ = 494.2$ ms$-$1
Most probable velocity = 0.82 $\times$ u
= 494.2 $\times$ 0.82 ms$-$1 = 405.2 ms$-$1
Explanation:
${p_{{H_2}}} + {p_g} = 6.0$ atm
where pg is the pressure exerted by the unknown gas.
${p_{{H_2}}} = {{nRT} \over V} = {{0.7 \times 0.0821 \times 300} \over 3} = 5.747$ atm.
$\therefore$ ${p_g} = 6.0 - 5.747 = 0.253$ atm.
Number of moles of unknown gas
$ = {{{p_g}\,.\,V} \over {RT}} = {{0.253 \times 3} \over {0.0821 \times 300}} = 0.0308$
Rate of effusion of
${H_2} = {{0.7} \over {20}} = 0.035$ mol min$-$1
Rate of effusion of unknown gas
$ = {{0.0308} \over {20}} = 0.00154$ mol min$-$1
According to Graham's Law of effusion
${{{M_g}} \over {{M_{{H_2}}}}} = {{{{({r_{{H_2}}})}^2}} \over {{{({r_g})}^2}}} = {{{{(0.035)}^2}} \over {{{(0.00154)}^2}}} = 516.5$
$\therefore$ ${M_g} = 516.5 \times 2 = 1033$ g mol$-$1
2NO + O2 $\to$ 2NO2 $\to$ N2O4
The dimer, N2O4, solidifies at 262 K. A 250 ml flask and a 100 ml flask are separated by a stop-cock. At 300 K, the nitric oxide in the larger flask exerts a pressure of 1.053 atm. and the smaller one contains oxygen at 0.789 atm. The gases are mixed by the opening stopcock and after the end of raction the flasks are cooled at 220K. Neglecting the vapour pressure of the dimer, find out the pressure and composition of the gas remaining at 220 K. (Assume the gases to behave ideally)
Explanation:
2NO + O2 $\to$ 2NO2 $\to$ N2O4
Number of moles of NO = ${{PV} \over {RT}}$
$ = {{1.053 \times 250} \over {0.0821 \times 300 \times 1000}} = 0.0107$
Number of moles of
${O_2} = {{0.789 \times 100} \over {0.0821 \times 300 \times 1000}} = 0.0032$
Now 2 moles of NO need 1 mole of O2 for conversation into NO2.
$\therefore$ 0.0032 moles of O2 react with NO
= 0.0064 moles
NO left unreacted
= 0.0107 $-$ 0.0064 = 0.0043 mol
Total volume of the vessels
= 250 + 100 = 350 ml
Oxygen will be completely converted into NO2 and NO2 will then be completely converted into N2O4 (dimer) which becomes solid at 262 K; hence at 220 K, N2O4 is in solid state and only NO is present in gaseous state. Thus the whole volume (250 + 100 = 350 ml) of 350 ml is occupied by NO that has been left unreacted.
Therefore the pressure, P of NO gas = ${{nRT} \over V}$
$ = {{0.0043 \times 0.082 \times 220} \over {0.350}} = 0.221$ atm
Explanation:
Mol. mass of acetylene (C2H2) = 26 ; T = 50 + 273 = 323 K
$\therefore$ 5 g acetylene $ = {5 \over {26}}$ moles. Let V be the volume occupied by 5 g of C2H2
Applying PV = nRT, we get
${{740} \over {760}} \times V = {5 \over {26}} \times 0.082 \times 323$
or $V = {{5 \times 0.082 \times 323 \times 760} \over {26 \times 740}}L = 5.23\,L$.
Explanation:
To find the total kinetic energy ratio for oxygen and hydrogen at a given temperature, we first note that kinetic energy (average) of a molecule can be represented using the formula for translational kinetic energy of an ideal gas, which is given by:
$ KE_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T $
where $ k_B $ is the Boltzmann constant and $ T $ is the temperature in Kelvin.
For a given number of molecules $ N $, the total kinetic energy $ KE_{total} $ can be expressed as:
$ KE_{total} = N KE_{avg} $
However, in order to find $ N $, which is the number of molecules, we need the number of moles, since $ N = nN_A $ where $ n $ is the number of moles and $ N_A $ is Avogadro’s number. We calculate $ n $ by dividing the mass of the gas $ m $ by its molar mass $ M $. This gives:
$ n = \frac{m}{M} $
For hydrogen (H2), the molar mass $ M_{H_2} = 2 $ g/mol and for oxygen (O2), the molar mass $ M_{O_2} = 32 $ g/mol. Given that both gases have a mass of 8 grams each, we can calculate the moles for each:
$ n_{H_2} = \frac{8 \text{ g}}{2 \text{ g/mol}} = 4 \text{ moles} $
$ n_{O_2} = \frac{8 \text{ g}}{32 \text{ g/mol}} = 0.25 \text{ moles} $
The number of molecules $ N $ for each gas becomes:
$ N_{H_2} = n_{H_2} N_A = 4 N_A $
$ N_{O_2} = n_{O_2} N_A = 0.25 N_A $
Even though the mass of each gas is the same, the number of moles (and therefore the number of molecules) is different. However, the total kinetic energy for any ideal gas sample is still dependant on the temperature and the total number of molecules. Therefore, for each gas, substituting from the kinetic energy formula, we get:
$ KE_{total, H_2} = N_{H_2} KE_{avg} = 4 N_A \times \frac{3}{2}k_B T $
$ KE_{total, O_2} = N_{O_2} KE_{avg} = 0.25 N_A \times \frac{3}{2}k_B T $
The ratio of total kinetic energies $(H_2/O_2)$ thus becomes:
$ \frac{KE_{total, H_2}}{KE_{total, O_2}} = \frac{4 N_A \times \frac{3}{2}k_B T}{0.25 N_A \times \frac{3}{2}k_B T} = \frac{4 N_A}{0.25 N_A} = 16 $
Even though both samples are at the same temperature and have the same mass, hydrogen has more molecules contributing to its kinetic energy due to its significantly lower molecular weight compared to oxygen. Hence, under these conditions, the ratio of the total kinetic energy of hydrogen to oxygen is $ 16:1 $.
Explanation:
Let V1 be the volume of H2 in the cylinder at NTP. According to gas equation,
${{{P_1}{V_1}} \over {{T_1}}} = {{{P_2}{V_2}} \over {{T_2}}}$
$\therefore$ ${{1 \times {V_1}} \over {273}} = {{20 \times 2.82} \over {300}}$
or ${V_1} = {{20 \times 2.82 \times 273} \over {300}}$
= 51.324 L = 51324 mL
Volume of H2 left in the cylinder = Volume of cylinder = 2820 mL
Actual volume transferred to balloons
= 51324 $-$ 2820 = 48504 mL
Radius of balloon (r) = 21/2 = 10.5 cm
Volume of each balloon = ${4 \over 3}\pi {r^3}$
$ = {4 \over 3} \times 3.142 \times {(10.5)^3}$
$ = 4849.67 = 4850$ mL
Number of balloons which can be filled up
$ = {{48504} \over {4850}} = 10$
Explanation:
The problem posed involves determining the value of PV (pressure-volume product) for a given amount of an ideal gas, specifically 5.6 liters at Normal Temperature and Pressure (NTP). To solve this, we will make use of the ideal gas law, the definition of NTP conditions, and the concept of moles in chemistry.
The ideal gas law is given by:
$ PV = nRT $
where:
- P is the pressure of the gas,
- V is the volume of the gas,
- n is the number of moles of the gas,
- R is the ideal gas constant,
- T is the temperature of the gas.
Normal Temperature and Pressure (NTP) are defined as a temperature of 0°C (273.15 K) and a pressure of 1 atm. According to the conditions set for NTP, the volume of 1 mole of an ideal gas is 22.4 liters.
To find out how many moles are present in 5.6 liters of gas at NTP, we use the relation between the volume of one mole of gas and the provided volume:
$ n = \frac{V}{22.4 \text{ liters/mole}} $
$ n = \frac{5.6 \text{ liters}}{22.4 \text{ liters/mole}} = 0.25 \text{ moles} $
Substituting this back into the ideal gas equation:
$ PV = (0.25 \text{ moles}) \cdot R \cdot T $
At NTP, since the temperature (T) is taken as 273.15 K, and the pressure is 1 atm, the specific value of R can usually be ignored in this context because we are asked for the expression of PV in terms of RT. Therefore:
$ PV = 0.25 RT $
Thus, the value of PV for 5.6 liters of an ideal gas at NTP is 0.25 RT.
Explanation:
The rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to both the pressure of the gas and the square root of its molecular mass. This relationship is quantitatively expressed in Graham’s Law of Effusion. According to this law, the rate of diffusion or effusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molecular mass, mathematically expressed as:
$ R \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}} $Where R is the rate of diffusion or effusion and M is the molecular mass of the gas.
The rate of diffusion is also influenced by the pressure of the gas. At higher pressures, the rate of diffusion decreases. However, the relationship between gas pressure and the rate of diffusion is not as straightforward as the relationship with molecular mass, and it isn't as commonly discussed in simple terms as is Graham’s Law. Typically, the effect of pressure on the rate of diffusion is more significant in specific contexts, such as under varying atmospheric conditions.
In fundamental terms, a higher pressure implies more gas molecules are present, leading to increased collision frequency among them, which can slow down the overall rate at which individual molecules spread out or move through a medium.
Explanation:
${U_{rms}} = \sqrt {{{3RT} \over M}} = \sqrt {{{3 \times 8.314 \times {{10}^7} \times 293} \over {48}}} $
$ = 3.9 \times {10^4}$ cm sec$-$1
Explanation:
To find the total energy of one mole of an ideal monatomic gas, we need to use the formula related to the internal energy of the gas. For an ideal monatomic gas, the internal energy ($U$) is given by the expression:
$ U = \frac{3}{2} nRT $
where:
- $n$ is the number of moles of the gas,
- $R$ is the ideal gas constant, and
- $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin.
Given that $n = 1$ mole and the temperature is $27^\circ C$, we first need to convert this temperature to Kelvin. The conversion from Celsius to Kelvin is done by adding 273:
$ T = 27 + 273 = 300 \, \text{K} $
The ideal gas constant $R$ can be used in various units, but since we want the energy in calories, we will use the value of $R = 2 \, \text{cal/mol}\cdot\text{K}$. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:
$ U = \frac{3}{2} \times 1 \times 2 \times 300 \, \text{cal} $
$ U = \frac{3}{2} \times 600 \, \text{cal} $
$ U = 900 \, \text{cal} $
Thus, rounding to an appropriate number of significant figures, the total energy of one mole of an ideal monatomic gas at 27°C is approximately 900 calories.
Explanation:
The difference between the molar heat capacities at constant pressure ($C_p$) and constant volume ($C_v$) for an ideal gas is a constant value given by the gas constant $R$. This relationship is expressed mathematically as:
$ C_p - C_v = R $Here, $R$ is the universal gas constant, with a value of approximately 8.314 J/(mol·K).
The reason behind this relationship lies in the energy needed to perform work against the external pressure when the gas is heated at constant pressure, which does not happen in the case of heating at constant volume. When an ideal gas is heated at constant pressure, not only does the internal energy of the gas increase (which is also the case at constant volume) but some of the energy is also used to do work on the surroundings by expanding, which contributes to the larger value of $C_p$ compared to $C_v$. This difference is equal to the amount of work done per unit increase in temperature, which is quantitatively equivalent to the gas constant $R$.
Therefore, the expression indicates that the difference in heat capacity (which essentially is the difference in the ability to store thermal energy under different conditions) is fundamentally linked to the work done by the gas during expansion at constant pressure. The equation $C_p - C_v = R$ holds true for an ideal gas because it assumes no interactions between the molecules and that all processes are reversible.