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STANDARD Chemistry Isothermal Processes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Two litres of an ideal gas at a pressure of 10 atm expands isothermally into a vacuum until its total volume is 10 litres. How much heat is absorbed and how much work is done in the expansion?

A

10 J, 10 J

B

8 J, 10 J

C

18 J, 0 J

D

0 J, 0 J

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

q = -w = Pₑₓ(10 - 2) = 0(8) = 0. For isothermal expansion in vacuum, Pₑₓ = 0.

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