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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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of a good supplied equals the quantity demanded, resulting in market balance.

Surplus Amount

The quantity of a good or service that exceeds what is demanded at a given price.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to receive for a good compared to what they actually receive, essentially the profit.

Price Rises

An increase in the cost of goods or services, often due to factors such as inflation, increased production costs, or higher demand.