What Is the Work in Joules Done on the System

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the work in joules done on the system to compress He gas from 24.0 L to 12.5 L against a pressure of 1.5 atm at a constant temperature of 37.4°C?

• A) 5.5 × 10³ J
• B) -17 J
• C) 17 J
• D) 1.7 × 10³ J
• E) -1.7 × 10³ J

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