Q.
3 moles of an ideal gas at a temperature of 27∘C are mixed with 2 moles of an ideal gas at a temperature 227∘C, determine the equilibrium temperature of the mixture, assuming no loss of energy
Energy possessed by the ideal gas at 27∘C is E1=3(23R×300) =(22700R)
Energy possessed by the ideal gas at 227∘C is E2=2(23R×500)=1500R
If T be the equilibrium temperature, of the mixture, then its energy will be E2=5(23RT)
Since, energy remains conserved, Em=E1+E2
or 5(23RT)=22700R+1500R
or T=380K or 107∘C