For each of the cases that follow, draw a picture of the system being described and list as many properties of the equilibrium state as you can, especially the constraints placed on the equilibrium state of the system by its surroundings.
a. the system is placed in thermal contact with a thermostatic bath maintained at temperature t.
b. the system is contained in a constant-volume container and thermally and mechanically isolated from its surroundings.
c. the system is contained in a frictionless piston and cylinder that is exposed to an atmosphere at pressure p and thermally isolated from its surroundings.
d. the system is contained in a frictionless piston and cylinder that is exposed to an atmosphere at pressure p and is in thermal contact with a thermostatic bath maintained at temperature t.
e. the system consists of two insulated tanks of gas connected by tubing. a valve between the two tanks is fully opened for a short time and then closed. (note: think through carefully about the consequences of the tank being opened for a short time instead of a long time – what would the difference be in the properties (t and p) of the gas in the two