A Sample of Propane Gas Is Contained in a Cylinder

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Short Answer

A sample of propane gas is contained in a cylinder with a movable piston.The gas undergoes combustion, releasing 32.5 kJ of heat and expanding from 12.0 L to 39.7 L under a constant external pressure of 11.3 atm.Calculate the total change in the energy of the surroundings.

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