Change in internal energy of a gas

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Homework Statement


Two moles of carbon monoxide (CO) start at a pressure of 1.2 atm and a volume of 30 liters. The gas is then compressed adiabatically to 1/3 this volume. Assume that the gas may be treated as ideal.

What is the change in the internal energy of the gas?

n = 1.2 atm
V2 = 10L
V1 = 30L
Cp = 29.16 J/(mol * K)

Homework Equations


Q = dU + W

The Attempt at a Solution


dU = dQ - dW
dU = nCpdT - pdV

dT is not known, and I can't go any further.
 
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You can find T_1 using PV = nRT. You can then use the adiabatic equation TV^{\gamma}= constant to find T_2
 
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