Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 15 - The Laws of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 438: 9

Answer

-78 K

Work Step by Step

The process is adiabatic, so Q=0. There is no heat flow into or out of the gas. Calculate the temperature change from $\Delta U=Q-W$. $$\Delta U =\frac{3}{2}nR\Delta T = 0-W$$ $$\Delta T=-\frac{2}{3}\frac{W}{nR}$$ $$=-\frac{2(8300J)}{3(8.5mol)(8.314J/(mol\cdot K))}=-78K$$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.