Adiabatic Process and Heat Absorption

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In an adiabatic process involving 15 moles of an ideal gas, the initial conditions are a temperature of 320 K and a volume of 0.80 m^3, with a final volume of 0.40 m^3. The adiabatic constant for the gas is 1.44, and the heat absorbed by the gas is questioned. Participants in the discussion confirm that in an adiabatic process, no heat is exchanged, leading to the conclusion that the heat absorbed is zero. This reinforces the understanding that adiabatic processes occur in isolated systems where heat transfer is absent. The final answer to the heat absorbed is therefore closest to option a, which is 0.
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Homework Statement


An adiabatic process is performed on 15 moles of an ideal gas. the initial temperature is 320 K and the initial volume is 0.80m^3. the final volume is 0.40m^3. the adiabatic constant for the gas is 1.44
the heat absorbed by the gas in kJ is closest to
a. 0
b.+54
c.-14
d.-32
e.+14




Homework Equations


Q=0



The Attempt at a Solution


I think the heat absorbed by the gas is zero. I think this is a trick question because an adiabatic process involves no heat gained or lost. However, maybe I just misunderstand what consitutes an adiabatic process.
 
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You are right. An adiabatic process occures in the isolated system.
 

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