HW 3 #14
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Re: HW 3 #14
Work is a form of energy, so it needs to be in an energy unit (J or kJ).
When you calculate work as w = –P∆V, the units of pressure (atm) times units of volume (L) results in work as atm•L. So you need to convert this into J through the conversion factor 1 L • atm = 101.325 J.
When you calculate work as w = –P∆V, the units of pressure (atm) times units of volume (L) results in work as atm•L. So you need to convert this into J through the conversion factor 1 L • atm = 101.325 J.
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