(a) For a certain system, q = -850 J and the volume changes from 16.37 L to 370. cm³ at a constant external pressure of 1336 torr. (760 torr 760 mmHg = 1.01325 x 10° Pa = 1 atm) (i) Explain in thermodynamic terminology what is happening in this system. (ii) Calculate the internal energy change for this system.

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For a certain system, q = -850 J and the volume changes from 16.37 L to 370. cm³ at a
constant external pressure of 1336 torr. (760 torr 760 mmHg = 1.01325 x 10° Pa = 1 atm)
(i) Explain in thermodynamic terminology what is happening in this system.
(ii) Calculate the internal energy change for this system.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) For a certain system, q = -850 J and the volume changes from 16.37 L to 370. cm³ at a constant external pressure of 1336 torr. (760 torr 760 mmHg = 1.01325 x 10° Pa = 1 atm) (i) Explain in thermodynamic terminology what is happening in this system. (ii) Calculate the internal energy change for this system.
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