Practice mode Thermodynamics

During an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, which statement is correct?

Correct answer B. The heat absorbed equals the work done by the gas

Explanation

The internal energy of an ideal gas depends only on temperature, so ΔU = 0 at constant temperature. By the first law Q = W: all the heat absorbed is converted into work.

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