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Ch.9 - Thermochemistry: Chemical Energy
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 9, Problema 36a

Redraw the following diagram to represent the situation (a) when work has been gained by the system and

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Identify the initial state of the system and the surroundings.
Determine the process that leads to work being gained by the system.
Consider the direction of energy flow: work is done on the system by the surroundings.
Redraw the diagram to show the system with an increase in energy, indicating work gained.
Label the diagram to clearly show the system, surroundings, and the direction of work flow.

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