Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 6 - Sections 6.1-6.10 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 288: 54

Answer

315 J

Work Step by Step

$\Delta V= (1.22-5.55)\,L=-4.33\,L=-4.33\times10^{-3}\,m^{3}$ $P=1.00\,atm=101325\,Pa=101325\,N/m^{2}$ $w= -P\Delta V=-101325\frac{N}{m^{2}}\times-4.33\times10^{-3}m^{3}=439\,J$ $q= -124\,J$ (q is negative as heat is released) $\Delta E=q+w=-124\,J+439\,J=315\,J$
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