Answer:
B. 111 J
Explanation:
The change in internal energy is the sum of the heat absorbed and the work done on the system:
ΔU = Q + W
At constant pressure, work is:
W = P ΔV
Given:
P = 0.5 atm = 50662.5 Pa
ΔV = 4 L − 2L = 2 L = 0.002 m³
Plugging in:
W = (50662.5 Pa) (0.002 m³)
W = 101.325 J
Therefore:
ΔU = 10 J + 101.325 J
ΔU = 111.325 J
Rounded to three significant figures, the change in internal energy is 111 J.
