A gas is allowed to expand in a well insulated container against a constant external pressure of 2.5 atm from an initial volume of 2.50 L to a final volume of 4.50 L. The change in internal energy ΔUof the gas in joules will be
A
– 500J
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B
– 505J
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C
+ 505J
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D
1136.25J
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Solution
The correct option is B– 505J W=−PextΔV=−2.5(4.50−2.50) =−5Latm=−5×101.325J=−506.625J ΔU=q+w As, the container is insulated, thus q = 0
Hence, ΔU=w=−506.625J