Example 8.6 (b)

$\Delta U=q+w$

Hannah Guo 3D
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Example 8.6 (b)

I understand everything except the statement in part b: because U is independent of volume for an ideal gas, delta U (step 2) = 0. Please help!

Calculate the final temperature and the change in internal energy wen 500. J of energy is transferred as heat to 0.900 mol O2(g) at 298 K and 1.00 atm at (a) constant volume; (b) constant pressure. Treat the gas as ideal.

Sorry that I can't attach the long answer to this question, but if someone can help me out, I will be deeply appreciated.

sahiltelang-Discussion 1J
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Re: Example 8.6 (b)

you have to set up the -PV=nRT and for part a make volume constant and make it -deltaP*V=-deltan*R*T. For part b do the same thing, but then make it -P*deltaV=-deltan*R*T. This will give you work done.

Hannah Guo 3D
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Re: Example 8.6 (b)

Thank you, but can you please explain more in detailed? I'm still confused. Thank you!