Chapter 17, Problem 17.25QE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of work done has to be calculated for the reaction,

  ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)\text{+}\text{NaOH}\left(\text{s}\right)\to {\text{NaHCO}}_{\text{3}}\left(\text{s}\right)$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of work done has to be calculated for the reaction,

  ${\text{3O}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)\to {\text{2O}}_{\text{3}}\left(\text{g}\right)$