A gas expands and does \(P-V\) work on the surroundings equal to \(325 \mathrm{~J}\). At the same time, it absorbs \(127 \mathrm{~J}\) of heat from the surroundings. Calculate the change in energy of the gas.

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The change in energy of the gas is \(452 \mathrm{~J}\).

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01

Identify given values

Identify the given heat, \(Q\), and work, \(W\), values from the exercise. Here, they are \(Q = +127 \mathrm{~J}\) (heat is absorbed, therefore positive) and \(W = -325 \mathrm{~J}\) (work is done by the gas, therefore negative).
02

Apply the first law of thermodynamics

The first law of thermodynamics is \(\Delta U = Q - W\). Substitute the known quantities \(Q\) and \(W\) into this equation.
03

Calculate change in internal energy

Calculate \(\Delta U\) using the substituted values: \(\Delta U = 127 \mathrm{~J} - (-325 \mathrm{~J}) = 127 \mathrm{~J} + 325 \mathrm{~J} = 452 \mathrm{~J}\).

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