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**Problem Statement:**

If a system has 375 kcal of work done to it, and releases \(5.00 \times 10^2\) kJ of heat into its surroundings, what is the change in internal energy (\(\Delta E\) or \(\Delta U\)) of the system?

**Solution:**

To find the change in internal energy (\(\Delta E\)), we use the first law of thermodynamics, which states:

\[
\Delta E = q + w
\]

Where:
- \(q\) is the heat exchanged by the system.
- \(w\) is the work done on the system.

**Given Values:**
- Work done on the system: \(w = 375 \text{ kcal}\)
- Heat released into surroundings: \(q = -500 \text{ kJ}\)

**Conversion:**
1 kcal = 4.184 kJ

Thus, converting work from kcal to kJ:

\[
375 \text{ kcal} \times 4.184 \frac{\text{kJ}}{\text{kcal}} = 1569 \text{ kJ}
\]

Now, substitute the values into the formula:

\[
\Delta E = -500 \text{ kJ} + 1569 \text{ kJ} = 1069 \text{ kJ}
\]

**Conclusion:**

The change in internal energy (\(\Delta E\)) of the system is 1069 kJ.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** If a system has 375 kcal of work done to it, and releases \(5.00 \times 10^2\) kJ of heat into its surroundings, what is the change in internal energy (\(\Delta E\) or \(\Delta U\)) of the system? **Solution:** To find the change in internal energy (\(\Delta E\)), we use the first law of thermodynamics, which states: \[ \Delta E = q + w \] Where: - \(q\) is the heat exchanged by the system. - \(w\) is the work done on the system. **Given Values:** - Work done on the system: \(w = 375 \text{ kcal}\) - Heat released into surroundings: \(q = -500 \text{ kJ}\) **Conversion:** 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ Thus, converting work from kcal to kJ: \[ 375 \text{ kcal} \times 4.184 \frac{\text{kJ}}{\text{kcal}} = 1569 \text{ kJ} \] Now, substitute the values into the formula: \[ \Delta E = -500 \text{ kJ} + 1569 \text{ kJ} = 1069 \text{ kJ} \] **Conclusion:** The change in internal energy (\(\Delta E\)) of the system is 1069 kJ.
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