A System Expands from a Volume of 1

question 40

Multiple Choice

A system expands from a volume of 1.00 L to 2.00 L against a constant external pressure of 1.00 atm. What is the work (w) done by the system? (1 L·atm = 101.3 J)

• A) 1.00 J
• B) 2.00 J
• C) 1.01 × 10² J
• D) 1.01 × 10⁵ J
• E) 3.00 J

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