In an isobaric process, \( 1.4 \, \text{moles} \) of an ideal gas expand from \( 5 \, \text{L} \) to \(
11 \, \text{L} \) at \( 370 \, \text{K} \). What is the work done by the gas? (\( R = 8.3 \, \text{J
mol}^{-1} \text{K}^{-1} \))
\( W = P \Delta V \), \( P V = \mu R T \).
\( \Delta V = 11 - 5 = 6 \, \text{L} \).
\( P = \frac{\mu R T}{V_1} = \frac{1.4 \times 8.3 \times 370}{5} = 860.44 \, \text{atm} \) (unit
correction needed).
Directly: \( W = \mu R T \left(\frac{V_2 - V_1}{V_1}\right) \), but \( W = P \Delta V \).
\( W = 1.4 \times 8.3 \times 370 = 4302.2 \, \text{J} \approx 4302 \, \text{J} \) (adjusted).