Solution:
Solution
Here, n = 2 moles T = 27oC = 300 K, P1 = 1 atm, P2 = 10 atm
w = –2.303 n RT log (P1 /P 2) = – 2.303 x 2 x 8.314 JK–1mol–1
300 K × log (1 / 10) = 11488 J
For isothermal compression of ideal gas, ΔU = 0
Further, ΔU = q + w
∴ q = – w = – 11488 J.