Answer to Question #334838 in General Chemistry for Zai

Question

Consider the following reaction in a container with a movable position:

A(l) + B(l) = C(g)

The ΔE for this reaction is 760 J. As the position moves up, the system absorbs 839 J of heat from it's surroundings.

1) Is work done on this system?

2) How much work?

Answer 1

1) No, because BY the system

2) -79 J