3.0 moles of helium gas, that initially occupies a volume of 30 L at a temperature of 280 K, isothermally expands to 40 L. How much work does the gas perform on its environment? a. 2.00 kcal b. 3.00 kcal c. 6.00 kcal d. 4.00 kcal e. 5.00 kcal

3.0 moles of helium gas, that initially occupies a volume of 30 L at a temperature of 280 K, isothermally expands to 40 L. How much work does the gas perform on its environment? a. 2.00 kcal b. 3.00 kcal c. 6.00 kcal d. 4.00 kcal e. 5.00 kcal

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3.0 moles of helium gas, that initially occupies a volume of 30L at a temperature of 280 K, isothermally expands to 40 L. How much
work does the gas perform on its environment?
а. 2.00 kcal
b. 3.00 kcal
с. 6.00 kcal
d. 4.00 kcal
е. 5.00 kcal

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