Introduction to the First Law of Thermodynamics - Closed Systems: Example Problems
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Example Problem 1
Two containers at 350 K and 0.5-MPa pressure each contain 1.0 mol of an ideal gas (\(C_P\) = 31 J/mol K).
Container A: constant pressure piston and cylinder
Container B: fixed volume
What is the temperature and pressure in each container after 8.5 kJ of heat are added to each?
Example Problem 2
One mole of an ideal gas (\(C_P\) = 30 J/mol K) in a closed piston/cylinder is compressed from 300 K, 0.1 MPa to 0.8 MPa in an isothermal pathway. Calculate ΔU, ΔH, Q, WEC.