Question

A 1.8-mole sample of an ideal gas is allowed to expand at a constant temperature of 250 K. The initial volume is 34 L and the final volume is 80 L. How much work does the gas perform on its container? Let the ideal-gas constant R = 8.314 J/(mol • K).

Answer 1

3201.304 J

Step-by-step explanation:

Use ideal gas equation to initial stage:

PV=nRT

P * 0.034 = 1.8 * 8.314 * 250

P = 110038.2353 Pa

Use ideal gas equation to final stage:

PV=nRT

P * 0.08 = 1.8 * 8.314 * 250

P = 46766.25 Pa

Process is isothermal (constant temperature )

Therefore,

Work= C ln (V2/V1)

(P1V1=P2V2=C)

(Above equation is taken by integration of P.dv)

Work = P1V1 ln (V2/V1) = P2V2 ln (V2/V1)

By substituting above data to the equation:

Work = (110038.2353 * 0.034) * ln (0.08/0.034)

Work = 3201.304 J