Calculate internal temperature and energy changes

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The discussion focuses on calculating internal temperature and energy changes in thermodynamics. Participants express confusion over the correct method for determining net temperature change and the work involved in the calculations. Key statements are evaluated regarding the relationship between internal energy, temperature, pressure, and volume in thermodynamic equilibrium states. It is emphasized that for a pure substance, internal energy changes depend solely on temperature, while the process path is irrelevant. Clarification on these concepts is sought to resolve the misunderstandings presented.
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Homework Statement
Calculate internal temperature and energy changes
Relevant Equations
pV = nRT
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(These are incorrect values)

Attempt
I used
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and then found the respective change in temperature.

However for the last question I have no idea, do I sum up the net change in temperature and use
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But then what is the work and how do we figure it out?
 
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Your answers to question a and b are incorrect. Please show your work.

Regarding question c, True of False:

1. The change in internal energy between two thermodynamic equilibrium states of a pure substance is a function only of the temperature, pressure, and volume of the substance in those two states.

2. If the temperature, pressure, and volume of a substance in the two states is known, the process path between these two states (as characterized by Q and W) is irrelevant to determining the change in internal energy.

3. For a given amount of an ideal gas, its internal energy depends only on its temperature (and not pressure or volume).
 
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