The Temperature of an Ideal Gas in a Sealed Rigid $0.20 - \mathrm { m } ^ { 3 }$

question 55

Multiple Choice

The temperature of an ideal gas in a sealed rigid $0.20 - \mathrm { m } ^ { 3 }$ container is reduced from $360 \mathrm {~K}$ to $270 \mathrm {~K}$ , and the final pressure of the gas is 40 kPA. How much work is done by the gas during this process? $( R = 8.31 \mathrm {~J} / \mathrm { mol } \cdot \mathrm { K } )$

• A) \(- 12 \mathrm {~kJ}\)
• B) \(9.0 \mathrm {~kJ}\)
• C) \(0 \mathrm {~kJ}\)
• D) \(- 9.0 \mathrm {~kJ}\)
• E) \(12 \mathrm {~kJ}\)

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