Question

How much work (in JJ) is required to expand the volume of a pump from 0.0 LL to 2.5 LL against an external pressure of 1.1 atmatm

Answer 1

Answer:

- 278.85 J  

Explanation:

Given that:

Pressure = 1.1 atm

The initial volume V₁ = 0.0 L

The final volume V₂ = 2.5 L

The work that takes place in a reaction at constant pressure can be expressed by using the equation:

W = P(V₂ - V₁ )

Since the volume of the gas is expanded from 0 to 2.5 L when 1.1 atm pressure is applied. Then, the work can be given by the expression:

W = - P(V₂ - V₁ )

W = -1.1 atm ( 2.5 - 0.0) L

W = -1.1 atm (2.5 L)

W = -2.75 atm L

Recall that:

1 atm L = 101.4 J

Therefore;

-2.75 atm L = ( -2.75 × 101.4 )J

= -278.85 J  

Thus, the work required at the chemical reaction when the pressure applied is 1.1 atm  = - 278.85 J