During a reversible adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, which of the following is NOT true?
B) pV = nRT
D) W = -$\int$pdV
E) pV = constant

Question

During a reversible adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, which of the following is NOT true?
B) pV = nRT 
D) W = -$\int$pdV 
E) pV = constant

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During a reversible adiabatic expansion, the internal energy of the gas remains constant, which means that the temperature also remains constant. Therefore, the ideal gas law equation (pV = nRT) cannot hold true because the temperature is not constant. Choice E is the only statement that does not necessarily hold true during this process.

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