What is the temperature at the end of the process ?

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The discussion focuses on a thermodynamics problem involving an oxygen gas undergoing various processes. The initial conditions include 10 grams of oxygen gas at 2.5 atm and 25°C, which undergoes isochoric cooling until the pressure is halved. The temperature at the end of this process can be calculated using the formula T2 = (P2/P1) * T1, with a reminder to convert to Kelvin. Participants raise questions about the work done during an isochoric process and how to approach subsequent calculations, particularly regarding volume and work for the isothermal and isobaric steps. The need for the number of moles and initial volume is emphasized for accurate calculations.
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I need help guys. I don't have any idea what to do for this question


10 grams of oxygen gas at an initial pressure of 2.5 atm. and a temperature of 25 C
undergoes an isochoric cooling until the pressure is halved.

(a). What is the temperature at the end of the process?
(b). How much work has been done in this step? Next, the gas is isothermally compressed to its original pressure.
(c). What is the volume at the end of the compression?
(d). How much work has been done in this step? Finally, the gas undergoes an isobaric expansion to its original volume.
(e). How much work has been done in this step?ne in this step?
 
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\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}

and the volume is the same, then I think you can find T2. The final pressure P2 is half of the initial pressure P1
 
^^^^Exactly, so here's how you set it up (hope this helps)

T2 = ( P2 / P1 ) * T1

*Don't forget to convert to Kelvins during the calculations and remember to subtract 273 afterwards. For Part B, my question to you is : Is any Work done during a Isochoric process?

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I'm not sure how you tackle part c as the volume isn't given initially in the problem.

I'm assuming you use : P1V1 = P2V2 & Work = -nRT*ln(Vf/Vi)

^^Any Ideas on how to solve part C?

But in order to solve for the work, you need the number of moles in the 10 grams of Oxygen Gas (O2), and you need the Final & Initial Volume.
 
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