In an isobaric process, \( 1.1 \, \text{moles} \) of an ideal gas expand from \( 7 \, \text{L} \) to \(
14 \, \text{L} \) at \( 390 \, \text{K} \). What is the work done by the gas? (\( R = 8.3 \, \text{J
mol}^{-1} \text{K}^{-1} \))
\( W = P \Delta V \), \( P V = \mu R T \).
\( \Delta V = 14 - 7 = 7 \, \text{L} \).
\( P = \frac{\mu R T}{V_1} = \frac{1.1 \times 8.3 \times 390}{7} = 509.01 \, \text{atm} \) (unit
correction needed).
Directly: \( W = \mu R T \left(\frac{V_2 - V_1}{V_1}\right) \), but \( W = P \Delta V \).
\( W = 1.1 \times 8.3 \times 390 = 3560.7 \, \text{J} \approx 3561 \, \text{J} \) (adjusted).