Problem: If the volume of a system increases from 10.0 L to 14.5 L against a constant external pressure of 1.00 atm, and absorbs 655 J of heat, what is the change in internal energy of the system (∆Esys)? (1 L∙atm = 101.3 J)A) 199 JB) 1111 JC) 651 JD) −1111 JE) −199 J

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If the volume of a system increases from 10.0 L to 14.5 L against a constant external pressure of 1.00 atm, and absorbs 655 J of heat, what is the change in internal energy of the system (∆Esys)? (1 L∙atm = 101.3 J)

A) 199 J

B) 1111 J

C) 651 J

D) −1111 J

E) −199 J

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