Calculate the Amount of Work Done Against an Atmospheric Pressure $\circ$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Calculate the amount of work done against an atmospheric pressure of 1.00 atm when 500.0 g of zinc dissolves in excess acid at 30.0 ^$\circ$ C.Zn(s) + 2H⁺(aq) $\rarr$ Zn²⁺(aq) + H₂(g)

• A) w = +22.4 kJ
• B) w = +24.9 kJ
• C) w = 0
• D) w = -2.52 kJ
• E) w = -19.3 kJ

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