When a fixed amount of ideal gas goes through an isothermal expansion,
A) its internal (thermal) energy does not change.
B) the gas does no work.
C) no heat enters or leaves the gas.
D) its temperature must decrease.
E) its pressure must increase.
Answer: A
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