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If the amount of heat supplied at constant volume is -10kJ at -45°C temperature then work done on the system is :

Correct answer: D. 0 kJ

  • A. 40 kJ
  • B. 10 kJ
  • C. 20 kJ
  • D. 0 kJ

Explanation

In thermochemistry, when a process occurs at constant volume, no work is done on or by the system because work is defined as W = -PΔV, where ΔV is the change in volume. Since the volume doesn't change (ΔV = 0), the work done W is 0 kJ. Therefore, the correct answer is 0 kJ. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they suggest that work is done, which contradicts the condition of constant volume.

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