Calculate the work done by the release of gas


Question: Xenon gas is released during a certain chemical reaction and pushes back the atmosphere with a change in volume of the vessel (it has a movable piston) from 2 to 20 Liters. Calculate the work done by this release of gas.

a. -1,818 Joules

b. 17,305 Joules

c. -16,334 Joules

d. 14,121 Joules

e. 11,068 Joules

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