Calculate the work done on the gas during the expansion

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The discussion focuses on calculating the final temperature and work done during the expansion of one mole of an ideal gas at constant pressure. The initial temperature is given as 4°C, and the gas expands to four times its original volume at 1.00 atm. Participants emphasize using the ideal gas law to derive the final temperature and work done. The conversation highlights the need to convert temperatures to Kelvin and apply relevant equations for accurate calculations. Overall, the thread aims to guide users through solving the problem step-by-step.
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Homework Statement


One mole of an ideal gas initially at a temperature of T_{}i = 4\circ C undergoes an expansion at a constant pressue of 1.00 atm, to four times its original volume.

a.) Calculate the new temperature T_{}f of the gas.
answer in K
b.) Calculate the work done on the gas during the expansion.
answer in Kj

Homework Equations



P_{}fV_{}f/P_{}iV_{}i = nRT_{}f/nRT_{}i

The Attempt at a Solution


 
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rutherfordln said:

The Attempt at a Solution

...?
 
Im not sure where to start
 
Well you have the ideal gas equation, as you have already pointed out. What do you think we could do with it?
 

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