A gas expands from 2 L to 5 L at a constant pressure of 1 atm. How much work is done by the gas? (2023)

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A gas expands from 2 L to 5 L at a constant pressure of 1 atm. How much work is done by the gas? (2023)
  1. 3 L·atm
  2. 5 L·atm
  3. 2 L·atm
  4. 1 L·atm

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Q: A gas expands from 2 L to 5 L at a constant pressure of 1 atm. How much work is done by the gas? (2023)
Solution: Work done by the gas during expansion at constant pressure is W = PΔV. Here, ΔV = 5 L - 2 L = 3 L, so W = 1 atm * 3 L = 3 L·atm.
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