A system expands from a volume of 1.00 L to 2.00 L against a constant external pressure of 1.00 atm. The work (w) done by the system, in J, is

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The work done by the system is calculated using the formula w = -PΔV. Here, P = 1.00 atm and ΔV = (2.00 L - 1.00 L) = 1.00 L. Converting to SI units, 1 atm = 101.3 J/L, so w = -(1.00 atm)(1.00 L)(101.3 J/L) = -101.3 J, which is approximately -1.01 × 10^2 J.

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