Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

by Reger, Daniel L.; Goode, Scott R.; Ball, David W.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 0534420125

ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 17 - Chemical Thermodynamics - Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 767: 17.4

Answer

Since the work is done on the system by the surroundings, sign of w will be positive

Work Step by Step

As above

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