## What is Work?

$w=-P\Delta V$
and
$w=-\int_{V_{1}}^{V_{2}}PdV=-nRTln\frac{V_{2}}{V_{1}}$

kimberlyrose1G
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### What is Work?

When reading Chapter 8 of the Sixth edition I became confused to what work actually is... is it the energy required to perform an action or is it the total energy of the reaction?

harshitasarambale4I
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### Re: What is Work?

Work is the energy change in a system due to an outside force.

Lasya Gudipudi 1A
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### Re: What is Work?

Work is the energy required to complete a certain reaction in terms of chemistry.

Milena Aragon 2B
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### Re: What is Work?

It is the energy required to perform an action.

anthony_trieu2L
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### Re: What is Work?

Work is the transfer of mechanical energy between two systems and is measured in Joules. In other words, it is the energy transferred by a system to its surroundings.

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### Re: What is Work?

work is the process of achieving motion against an opposing force