Work Done by a Gas: The temperature of an ideal gas in a sealed rigid 0.20-m3 container is reduced from 360 K to 270 K, and the final pressure of the gas is 40 kPA. How much work is done by the gas during this process? (R = 8.31 J/mol ? K)

A. 0 kJ
B. -9.0 kJ
C. -12 kJ
D. 9.0 kJ
E. 12 kJ


Answer: A

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