The internal energy of a fixed quantity of an ideal gas depends only on its temperature. Asample

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The internal energy of a fixed quantity of an ideal gas depends only on its temperature. Asample of an ideal gas is allowed to expand at a constant temperature (isothermal expansion). 

(a) Does the gas do work?

(b) Does the gas exchange heat with its surroundings?

(c) What happens to the temperature of the gas?

(d) What is ΔU for the gas?

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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