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 × 105 Pa = 1 atm) (i) Explain in thermodynamic terminology what is happening in this system.

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(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 × 105 Pa = 1 atm)

(i) Explain in thermodynamic terminology what is happening in this system.

 

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