Answer: You do not specify what is being asked for. ∆E? ∆H?
∆E = (430 - 238) J = 192 J
∆H = 430 J
Explanation:
If asked for the value of ∆H the answer is simply the change in heat, and in the question, it states introduction of 430 J of heat is causing the system to expand.
Therefore ∆H = 430 J
If asked for ∆E, we know that ∆E = ±q (heat) + work (-P∆V) = ±q + w
The question states that 238 J of work are done AND the system expanded
(work is negative because expansion means work is done BY the system, releasing energy/heat... Conversely, if the system were compressed, work is done ON the system, absorbing heat/energy)
Therefore, ∆E = (430 - 238) J = 192 J
