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Chapter 2, Problem 2.9E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation
To calculate the reversible work of 1.00 mol of ethane, C2H6, expanding at 377K from 1.00L to 15.00 L, by assuming it as van der Waals gas
Concept introduction
The work is performed on an object when an object moves a certain distance s due to the force F. Mathematically, it is indicated by the dot product of the force vector F and the distance vector s. The mathematical equation is given below,
Work = F.s = |F||s| cos Ѳ
Where Ѳ is the angle between the vectors F and s. The unit of work is joules. Work is a way to transfer the energy. The energy is defined as the ability to do work and so energy and work are described using the same unit in joules.
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