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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

while comparing delta(H) and delta(U), do we consider their signs..?? for eg.. if we are given delta(h)= -1913.15KJ and delta(U)= -1132.54 KJ. Compare delta(H) and delta(U)

Profile image of Amol Patil
14 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Chetan Mandayam Nayakar
14 Years ago

Signs are absolutely necessary.

delta(H)=delta(U)+delta(PV), BUT NOT delta(U)+P*delta(V)+V*delta(P)