During an isothermal process,5.0 J of thermal energy via the process of heating is removed from an ideal gas.What is the work done on the gas in the process?

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In an isothermal process for an ideal gas, the internal energy does not change. Therefore, any heat removed (5.0 J in this case) must be exactly balanced by work done on the gas to keep the internal energy constant. Thus, the work done on the gas is +5.0 J.

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