NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
What is the change in internal energy (∆U) for isothermal irreversible expansion of an ideal gas?
Options
- A∆U = –w
- B∆U = w
- C∆U = q
- D∆U = 0
Correct answer
D. ∆U = 0
Step-by-step solution
For isothermal irreversible expansion, Joule determined experimentally that q = 0, so ∆U = 0.