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Numerical Problems in Biochemical Thermodynamics

B.Tech Biotechnology - Anna University

Semester III

UNIT I: Thermodynamic Laws and Properties of Fluids


1. Calculate the change in internal energy (Delta U) for a system where 100 J of heat is added, and

40 J of work is done by the system.

2. Determine the enthalpy change (Delta H) for a reaction that releases 50 kJ of heat at constant

pressure.

3. A gas expands from 5 L to 10 L against a constant pressure of 1 atm. Calculate the work done by

the gas.

4. Using the van der Waals equation, determine the pressure of a gas under specific conditions.

5. Calculate the residual volume of a fluid using the concept of compressibility.

UNIT II: Solution Thermodynamics


1. Calculate the activity of a solute in a dilute solution given its molality and the activity coefficient.

2. Determine the fugacity of a substance at a certain temperature and pressure using the

appropriate equations.

3. For a binary solution, calculate the partial molar volume of the components.

4. Using Raoult's law, find the vapor pressure of a solution containing two volatile components.

5. Calculate the excess Gibbs free energy of a mixture using given concentrations.

UNIT III: Phase Equilibria


1. Calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction at a given temperature.

2. Determine the vapor-liquid equilibrium composition of a binary mixture.

3. For a system in phase equilibrium, calculate the Gibbs free energy change (Delta G) using the

chemical potentials.
4. Determine the boiling point elevation of a solution using the van 't Hoff factor.

5. Using the Clapeyron equation, calculate the change in vapor pressure with temperature.

UNIT IV: Chemical Reaction Equilibria


1. Calculate the equilibrium conversion for a simple reaction given the initial concentrations.

2. Determine the effect of temperature on the equilibrium constant for an endothermic reaction.

3. For a multiple reaction system, calculate the overall conversion rate.

4. Calculate the Gibbs free energy change at equilibrium for a reaction using standard conditions.

5. Determine the reaction yield based on the stoichiometry of the reactants.

UNIT V: Thermodynamic Description of Microbial Growth and Product Formation


1. Calculate the operational stoichiometry of a microbial growth process at a given growth rate.

2. Determine the heat generated during microbial metabolism using the stoichiometric coefficients.

3. For a fermentation process, calculate the yield of biomass from substrate consumption.

4. Determine the energy required for maintenance during microbial growth over a specific period.

5. Calculate the entropy change during microbial growth using the initial and final states.

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