Chapter 6.2, Problem 1RC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The signs of $\text{q}$ and $\text{w}$ for the gases under the given conditions has to be given.

Concept introduction:

First law of thermodynamics:

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can be either destroyed or created but instead it can be converted from one form to other.

The equation for the first law of thermodynamics can be given as,

$\text{ΔU = q + w}$

• If system gains heat, then $\text{q}$= positive.
• If work is done on the system, then $\text{w}$= positive.
• If system loses heat, then $\text{q}$= negative.
• If work is done by the system, then $\text{w}$= negative.