A Monatomic Ideal Gas Undergoes an Isothermal Expansion at 300

question 25

Multiple Choice

A monatomic ideal gas undergoes an isothermal expansion at 300 K, as the volume increased from 0.020 m³ to 0.040 m³. The final pressure is 120 kPA. The ideal gas constant is R = 8.314 J/mol ∙ K. The heat transfer to the gas is closest to

• A) 3.3 kJ.
• B) 1.7 kJ.
• C) -3.3 kJ.
• D) -1.7 kJ.
• E) 0.00 kJ.

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