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Understanding the ideal gas law. Using the ideal gas law to calculate work done as a result of a chemical reaction that generates a gas.

Calculate the work done when 50 g of iron dissolves in hydrochloric acid in (a) a closed vessel and (b) an open beaker.

Hint:  Use the ideal gas law and equations to determine amount of work done when a gas expands.


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This solution provides a step by step explanation of how to use the ideal gas law to calculate the amount of work done as a result of a chemical reaction that generates gas.

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