Question
Chemistry Question on Thermodynamics
The work done during the expansion of a gas from a volume of 4 dm3 to 6 dm3 against a constant external pressure of 3 atm is
A
–608 J
B
+ 304 J
C
–304 J
D
–6 J
Answer
–608 J
Explanation
Solution
The work done during the expansion of a gas from a volume of 4 dm³ to 6 dm³ against a constant external pressure of 3 atm is +304 J.