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Chapter 9 Problem 9.24

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A piston performs work of 210. L ? atm on the surroundings, while the cylinder in which it is placed expands from 10. L to 25 L. At the same time, 45 J of heat is transferred from the surroundings to the system. Against what pressure was the piston working?

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Title Chemical Principles 8 
Author Steven S. Zumdahl
ISBN 9781305581982

A piston performs work of 210. L ? atm on the

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