Calculate the work (kJ)done during a reaction in which the internal volume expands from to against a vacuum (an outside pressure of
A)0; kJ No work is done.
B)3.6 kJ
C)-3.6 kJ
D)6.5 kJ
E)-6.5 kJ

Question

Calculate the work (kJ)done during a reaction in which the internal volume expands from  to  against a vacuum (an outside pressure of 
A)0; kJ No work is done. 
B)3.6 kJ 
C)-3.6 kJ 
D)6.5 kJ 
E)-6.5 kJ

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

No work is done when the expansion is against a vacuum because there is no opposing pressure to overcome. Therefore, the answer is 0 kJ.

Calculate the Work (KJ)done During a Reaction in Which the Internal