Work Done in Compressing Oxygen: Thermo Analysis

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The discussion revolves around calculating the work done by an external agent in compressing oxygen gas under isothermal conditions, specifically involving 1.12 moles of oxygen transitioning from an initial volume of 22.4 liters at 1.32 atm to a final volume of 153 liters.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the application of the work formula for isothermal processes, with one participant suggesting the use of W = nRT log (Vf/Vi). There is a request for clarification on the specifics of the equations involved.

Discussion Status

The conversation includes attempts to validate the proposed formula for work done and acknowledges the constant temperature condition. Some guidance has been offered, but there is no explicit consensus on the correctness of the approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants are operating under the assumption of isothermal conditions and are discussing thermodynamic principles related to the problem.

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Homework Statement


Calculate the work done by an external agent in compressing 1.12 mole of oxygen from a volume of 22.4 litre and 1.32 atm pressure to 153 lit at same temperature.


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related to thermodynamics.

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abrowaqas said:

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related to thermodynamics.

Can you be more specific?
 
i think this will work W = nRT log (Vf/Vi)... is it correct... taking T is constant. for isothermal
 
It will work. Use it.
 
ok thanks
 

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