Answered: A gas expands from 287 mL to 959 mL at…

A gas expands from 287 mL to 959 mL at a constant temperature. Calculate the work done (in joules) by the gas if it expands (a) against a vacuum. W = (b) against a constant pressure of 4.00 atm. W= J

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: An 80.0 g sample of a gas was heated from 25 ∘C25⁢ ∘C to 225 ∘C.225⁢ ∘C. During this process, 346 J…

Q: The specific heat capacity of lead at 25°C is 1.290×10-1 J/g/K. Answer the following: (a) For a…

Q: What is the heat capacity of mercury in J⋅mol−1⋅∘C−1?

Q: A sample of gas is placed into an enclosed cylinder and fitted with a movable piston. Calculate the…

A: Work done by the gas is given by W = -P × ∆V W = - P × (V2 - V1) W = work done P = external pressure…

Q: It takes 57.5 J of energy to raise the temperature of 115.4 g of mercury from 23.61°C to 27.17°C.…

A: We know that the energy supplied is equal to the internal energy change of the molecules.

Q: A gas expands from 2.00 L to 3.65 L, against a pressure of 0.485 atm, at constant temperature. What…

Q: An automobile engine provides 541 Joules of work to push the pistons and generates 2137 Joules of…

A: According to first law of thermodynamics E = W + Q Where E = change in internal energy W = work Q =…

Q: A gas expands and does P-V work on the surroundings equal to 325 J. At the same time, it absorbs 127…

Q: A sample of hydrogen gas is kept in a container with a piston. Recall that 1 L atm = 101.3 J. If the…

A: Given data : Volume (V1) = 1.0 L Volume ( V2) = 4.5 L To calculate : work done Against a vacuum…

Q: Calculate the energy required to heat 643.0 g of graphite from 4.1 °C to 9.5 °C. Assume the specific…

A: Answer:Here:

Q: A chemist carefully measures the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a 664.0 mg sample…

A: To find the molar heat capacity, we need to use the formula which contains mol, specific heat and ∆T…

Q: A chemist wastes a delicious brownie by burning it in a bomb calorimeter. Before burning, the…

A: Given: The change in temperature of the calorimeter, (∆T) = 8.75 0C. The heat capacity of…

Q: A chemical reaction is run in which 523 Joules of heat are absorbed and 296 Joules of work are done…

A: According to the mathematical form of the first law of thermodynamics, Here, = the change in…

Q: How much work is done when a piston is compressed from 9.51 L to 4.34 L under constant atmospheric…

A: Given A piston is compressed from 9.51 L to 4.34 L so V1 = 9.51 L V2 = 4.34 L piston compressed…

Q: A piece of metal weighing 5.10 gg at a temperature of 48.5 ∘C∘C was placed in a calorimeter in…

Q: Calculate the energy required to heat 629.0mg of ethanol from −2.4°C to 19.9°C Assume the specific…

Q: A sample of aluminum with a mass of 53.4 g is initially at 156 ∘∘ What is the temperature of the…

A: Specific heat (C) :- The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance…

Q: A researcher studying the nutritional value of a new candy places a 4.60 g4.60 g sample of the candy…

Q: What is the work performed when a gas expands from 0.66 L to 2.33 L against an external pressure of…

A: We have been given initial volume, final volume and external pressure We have been asked the work…

Q: A chemist carefully measures the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a 412.0 mg sample…

A: The molar heat capacity of a compound is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the…

Q: Calculate the energy required to heat 725.0mg of graphite from −2.4°C to 19.7°C . Assume the…

Q: 1.) The internal energy of a system increases 253 J , while the system loses 93 J of heat.…

A: Internal energy (∆E) :- It is the energy of a thermodynamic system which is present in that…

Q: It takes 183 J of energy to raise the temperature of 118.4 g of zinc from 23.61°C to 27.58°C.…

A: Given, Heat energy required = 183J. Mass of zinc = 118.4g. Initial temperature = 23.610C. Final…

Q: Consider a process where the work term is +21 kJ and the heat term is -17 kJ. Which of these…

A: In this question, we have to find out the correct answer of given problem by the help of the…

Q: A gas is compressed at constant temperature from a volume of 6.22 L to a volume of 2.36 liters by an…

A: Work done in the compression of the gas can be calculated by the formula : W=-…

Q: suppose that a system gives off 50.1 kJ of heat and has 300. J of work done on it. What is the…

Q: A chemical reaction is run in which 260 Joules of heat are generated and 581 Joules of work are done…

A: Introduction Energy cannot be created or destroyed; instead, it can only be converted from one form…

Q: When 60.0 mL of a 0.400 M solution of HNO3 (aq) is combined with 60.0 mL of a 0.400 M solution of…

A: Given density of solution is 1.04 g/mL and given specific heat capacity of the solution is 3.90…

Q: researcher studying the nutritional value of a new candy places a 3.90 g3.90 g sample of the candy…

A: First calculate heat released by multiplying heat capacity and change in temperature convert joule…

Q: Calculate the energy required to heat 240.0mg of silver from −1.4°C to 16.4°C Assume the specific…

A: Total energy required for any temperature change is, q = m × Cp × dT ; where m is mass of the amount…

Q: Calculate the work, w, done in kJ when a gas contracts from 40.0 L to 5.0 L against a constant…

Q: Calculate the work (in J) associated with the expansion of a gas from 14.8 L to 44.3 L at a constant…

A: Given data : Initial volume, V1 = 14.8 L Final volume, V2 = 44.3 L External Pressure, Pext = 3.52…

Question

A gas expands from 287 mL to 959 mL at a constant temperature. Calculate the work done (in joules)
by the gas if it expands
(a) against a vacuum.
W =
J
(b) against a constant pressure of 4.00 atm.
W =
J

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1

VIEW

Step 2

VIEW

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions

A 3.971 g sample of a new organic material is combusted in a bomb calorimeter. The temperature of the calorimeter and its contents increase from 24.87 ∘C to 28.06 ∘C. The heat capacity (calorimeter constant) of the calorimeter is 36.35 kJ/ ∘C, what is the heat of combustion per gram of the material?
Calculate the work (in J) associated with the compression of a gas from 45.3 L to 21.8 L at a constant external pressure of 2.75 atm.
A researcher studying the nutritional value of a new candy places a 5.60 g5.60 g sample of the candy inside a bomb calorimeter and combusts it in excess oxygen. The observed temperature increase is 2.41 ∘C.2.41 ∘C. If the heat capacity of the calorimeter is 47.50 kJ⋅K−1,47.50 kJ⋅K−1, how many nutritional Calories are there per gram of the candy?
Calculate the work, w, done in kJ when a gas contracts from 55 L to 25 L against a constant external pressure of 1.5 atm. 1 L ∙ atm = 101 J
A researcher studying the nutritional value of a new candy places a 6.00 g6.00 g sample of the candy inside a bomb calorimeter and combusts it in excess oxygen. The observed temperature increase is 2.89 ∘C.2.89 ∘C. If the heat capacity of the calorimeter is 45.80 kJ⋅K−1,45.80 kJ⋅K−1, how many nutritional Calories are there per gram of the candy?
A system does 516516 kJ of work and loses 236236 kJ of heat to the surroundings. What is the change in internal energy, Δ?Δ�, of the system? Note that internal energy is symbolized as Δ?Δ� in some sources.
Calculate ΔU of a gas for a process in which the gas absorbs 41 J of heat and does 8 J of work by expanding.
A researcher studying the nutritional value of a new candy places a 4.90 g4.90 g sample of the candy inside a bomb calorimeter and combusts it in excess oxygen. The observed temperature increase is 2.44 ∘C.2.44 ∘C. If the heat capacity of the calorimeter is 42.50 kJ⋅K−1,42.50 kJ⋅K−1, how many nutritional Calories are there per gram of the candy?
If a system has 225 kcal of work done to it, and releases 5.00 x 102 kJ of heat into its surroundings, what is the change in internal energy (AE or AU) of the system? ΔΕ- kJ