Calculate the Change Internal Energy (ΔE)for a System That Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

Calculate the change internal energy (ΔE) for a system that is giving off 45.0 kJ of heat and is performing 855 J of work on the surroundings.

• A)44.1 kJ
• B)-44.1 kJ
• C)-45.9 kJ
• D)9.00 × 10² kJ
• E)-9.00 × 10² kJ

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