An isolated rigid container is divided into two compartments. Initially the divider is impermeable at a fixed location and insulated. Compartment A has VAo = 0.05 m^3, TAo = 753 K and 0.03 Kg of CH4. Compartment B has VBo = 0.20 m^3, TBo = 923 K & 0.05 Kg of N2.
a) With the wall fixed, impermeable & insulated what are the initial pressures of A & B?
b) If the wall allows for heat transfer between A & B what will the final temperatures of each side be? (Assume the divider remains at a fixed position.) At these temperatures determine the new pressures.
c) Following the process after having obtained answers for (b) the dividing medium is now allowed to move and the insulation is again replaced, preventing heat transfer. What are the final pressures and volumes of the two compartments? Hint: VAo + VBo = VA1 + VB1 = V & VB = V-VA