What is the Work Done by an Ideal Gas Expanding at Constant Temperature?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done by an ideal gas expanding at constant temperature, specifically using the equation W=2.303nRTlog(v2/v1). A participant calculated the work to be 4613.959 J but questioned the answer of 554.6 J, suspecting a misunderstanding of logarithmic functions. The correct formula for work in this context is clarified as W=nRTln(V2/V1), where ln represents the natural logarithm. The calculations involve two moles of gas, a temperature of 400 K, and the gas expanding to double its initial volume. The confusion between logarithmic bases is highlighted as a key point in resolving the discrepancy in the results.
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Homework Statement



Two moles of an ideal gas expand to double the initial volume at a constant temperature of 400 K. Calculate the work done by the process.

Homework Equations



W=2.303nRTlog(v2/v1)

The Attempt at a Solution



i tried the formula and got 4613.959 J but the answer is 554.6 J
 
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Are you sure it isn't log(V2/V1)? I'm used to the form W=nRTln(V2/V1). I can't get either of those answers. Can you show how you got that?
 
hage567 said:
Are you sure it isn't log(V2/V1)? I'm used to the form W=nRTln(V2/V1). I can't get either of those answers. Can you show how you got that?

n=2; v2=2*v1;T=400 K; R=8.32

W=2.303nRTlog(v2/v1)
= 2.303*2*8.32*400*log(2v1/v1)
= 2.303*2*8.32*400*log(2)
= 2.303*2*8.32*400*0.3010
= 4613.959

we generally use logarithms and i don't know wat is "ln"
 
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