4. Calculate the work done (in J) when a gas condenses from 971 mL to 264 mL at a constant pressure of 4.00 atm.

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Calculate the work done (in J) when a gas condenses from 971 mL to 264 mL at a constant
pressure of 4.00 atm.
A)
B)
+2.83 J
+286 J
-2.83 J
D)
-286 J
Transcribed Image Text:14. Calculate the work done (in J) when a gas condenses from 971 mL to 264 mL at a constant pressure of 4.00 atm. A) B) +2.83 J +286 J -2.83 J D) -286 J
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Given :- 

initial volume of gas = 971 mL 

final volume of gas = 264 mL 

pressure = 4.00 atm  

To calculate :- 

work done (w)

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