what is sign convention related to first law of thermodynamics

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According to IUPAC,

ΔU = Q + W ,

When heat is transferred into the system , Q = positive
When heat is transferred out of the system , Q = negative
When work is done on the system , W = positive
When work is done by the system , W = negative

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