Which of the Following Statements About Heat and Work Is

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about heat and work is the proper usage of the terms?

• A) A system has 50 J of heat.
• B) 50 J of heat is transferred from the environment to the system.
• C) A system has 50 J of work.
• D) A system does 50 J of work on the environment.
• E) B) and D)

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Definitions:

Intermembrane Space

The region located between the inner and outer membranes of a mitochondrion or a chloroplast, involved in various cellular processes.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that are formed when hydrogen atoms lose or share their electron.

Aerobic Respiration

A method where cells generate energy with the use of oxygen by decomposing nutrients in the mitochondria through an extended series of steps, resulting in approximately 36 ATP.

Glucose

A basic form of sugar vital for energy production in living beings and a key ingredient in numerous carbohydrates.