NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
What is the difference between a thermally conducting wall and an adiabatic wall?
Options
- AA thermally conducting wall allows heat to transfer through it, while an adiabatic wall does not.
- BA thermally conducting wall is made of a material that is a good conductor of heat, while an adiabatic wall is
- CA thermally conducting wall is used in calorimetry experiments, while an adiabatic wall is used in other types
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
A thermally conducting wall allows heat to transfer through it, while an adiabatic wall does not. Thermally conducting walls are made of materials that are good conductors of heat, such as copper, while adiabatic walls are made of materials that are poor conductors of heat, such as vacuum or insulation. Thermally conducting walls are used in calorimetry experiments to allow heat to transfer between the system and the surroundings, while adiabatic walls are used in other types of experiments to prevent heat transfer