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Chemical Engineering · Q481

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 481

Q481

When dilute aqueous solutions of two salts are mixed, the process is associated with

A.
Decrease in temperature
B.
Increase in temperature
Answer
C.
No change in temperature
D.
Change in temperature which is a function of composition

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
According to the first law of thermodynamics

So, as there is no heat exchange and assuming no work is done can write

So, the final temperature is dependent on concentration or composition.