Chapter 8, Problem 8.45SP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Change in volume during the given reaction has to be calculated.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Work done in the given reaction has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

According to First law of Thermodynamics, work done is given by,

$w=-P\Delta V$

Where,

$\begin{array}{l}P=\text{ pressu}re\\ \Delta V=\text{ change in volume}\end{array}$