Internal Energy
 

Internal Energy problem 9


  • State what is meant by the internal energy of a system.


  • Explain, by reference to work done and heating, whether the internal energy of the following increases, decreases or remains constant:


    • the gas in a toy balloon when the balloon bursts suddenly,


    • ice melting at constant temperature and at atmospheric pressure to form water that is more dense than the ice.


 

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