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Chemical Engineering · Q132

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 132

Q132

Heat requirement for decomposition of a compound into its elements is __________ that is evolved during the formation of that compound from its elements.

A.
The same
Answer
B.
Less than
C.
Greater than
D.
Different than

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Lavoisier and laplace law : the law states that the quantity of heat which must be supplied to decompose a compound in to its elemental form is equal to the amount of heat evolved during the formation compound from its element assuming no losses involved during both process.