Oxygen Gas at 34

question 51

Multiple Choice

Oxygen gas at 34.5°C is compressed from 45.7 L to 34.5 L against a constant pressure of 750 mmHg. What is the work done in joules by the system?

• A) 1.12 × 10³ J
• B) -1.12 × 10³ J
• C) 9.09 × 10⁴ J
• D) -9.09 × 10⁴ J
• E) 4.55 × 10³ J

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