Answer to Question #215863 in Physical Chemistry for Yougankshi

Question

Gas is compressed slowly and isothermally at 300K from 1 bar to 8 bar. Calculate

the work done using the given state of equation. (B = -5.397 X 10-6 m3

/mol)

(note: volume at each stage should be near to the ideal gas volume)



PV

RT = 1 +

B

V

Answer 1

The work done for the given reaction is −3516.822J.