Question

During an isothermal expansion, a confined ideal gas does $$-150\,J$$  of work against its surroundings. This implies that

A. $$300\,J$$ of heat has been added to the gas
B. no heat is transferred because the process is isothermal
C. $$150\,J$$  of heat has been added to the gas  
D. $$150\,J$$  of heat has been removed from the gas
Answer :   $$150\,J$$  of heat has been added to the gas
Solution :
Concept
Apply first law of thermodynamics. According to first law of thermodynamics
$$\Delta U = \Delta Q + \Delta W$$
For isothermal process, $$\Delta U = 0$$
So, $$\Delta Q = - \Delta W$$
Given, $$\Delta W = - 150\,J$$
So, $$\Delta Q = + 150\,J$$
When $$Q$$ is positive, the heat is added to the gas.

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