Chemistry

Problem

A gas is compressed at a constant external pressure of

1.5\times10^{5}\,\text{Pa}

from an initial volume of

0.040\,\text{m}^3

to a final volume of

0.020\,\text{m}^3

. What is the work done ON the gas during this process? a)

-3.0\times10^{3}\,\text{J}

1.5\times10^{3}\,\text{J}

3.0\times10^{3}\,\text{J}

3.0\times10^{4}\,\text{J}