What is the work done on a gas when it is compressed from 4 L to 2 L at a constant pressure of 2 atm?

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What is the work done on a gas when it is compressed from 4 L to 2 L at a constant pressure of 2 atm?
  1. 4 L·atm
  2. 2 L·atm
  3. 8 L·atm
  4. 0 L·atm

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Q: What is the work done on a gas when it is compressed from 4 L to 2 L at a constant pressure of 2 atm?
Solution: Work done (W) = P * ΔV = 2 atm * (2 L - 4 L) = 2 atm * (-2 L) = -4 L·atm (work done on the gas is positive).
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