Answer : The value of the constant for a second order reaction is, 
Explanation :
The expression used for second order kinetics is:
![kt=\frac{1}{[A_t]}-\frac{1}{[A_o]}](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=kt%3D%5Cfrac%7B1%7D%7B%5BA_t%5D%7D-%5Cfrac%7B1%7D%7B%5BA_o%5D%7D)
where,
k = rate constant = ?
t = time = 17s
= final concentration = 0.0981 M
= initial concentration = 0.657 M
Now put all the given values in the above expression, we get:


Therefore, the value of the constant for a second order reaction is, 
Internal energy of the system changes by ΔE = 178 J.
Heat given to the system = Q = +658 J.
According to the first law of thermodynamics,
ΔE = Q + W
178 = 658 + W
∴ W = 178-658 = -480 J
Minus sign indicates that work is done by the system.