Assume That Helium Behaves as an Ideal Monatomic Gas

question 35

Multiple Choice

Assume that helium behaves as an ideal monatomic gas.If 2 moles of helium undergo a temperature increase of 100 K at constant pressure, how much energy has been transferred to the helium as heat?

• A)1700 J
• B)2500 J
• C)4200 J
• D)5000 J
• E)6700 J

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Definitions:

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