Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Structure, and Change

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1429290196
ISBN 13: 978-1-42929-019-7

Chapter 2 - Topic 2E - Adiabatic changes - Discussion Questions - Page 108: 2E.1

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In an adiabatic process, no heat is released to the surroundings, leading to the raise in pressure. On the other hand, in an isothermal process, some of the heat is released, hence pressure does not rise as steeply as that of an adiabatic process.

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