If a reaction is carried out at constant volume, then the change in internal energy of the chemical reaction is equal to the ________.

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When a reaction is carried out at constant volume, no work is done by the system on the surroundings and no work is done by the surroundings on the system. Therefore, the change in internal energy of the chemical reaction is equal to the heat evolved (as per the first law of thermodynamics).

If a Reaction Is Carried Out at Constant Volume, Then