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A chemical system produces 155 kJ of heat and does 22 kJ of work. What is ΔE for the surroundings?
- -177 kJ
- 177 kJ
- -133 kJ
- 133 kJ

Interpretation:
To find out ΔE for the surroundings of a chemical system that produces 155 kJ of heat and does 22 kJ of work.
Concept Introduction: The relationship between heat, q , work, w , and ΔEsys is given as:
ΔEsys=q+w
Answer to Problem 1SAQ
Correct answer:
Therefore, option (b) is correct and options (a), (c) and (d), are incorrect.
Explanation of Solution
Reasons for the correct statement: The heat is produced by the chemical system and released to the surroundings so, q = - 155 kJ
The work is done by the chemical system on the surroundings so, w = - 22 kJ
Substituting the values:
ΔEsys=q+w.........(1)ΔEsys=−155 kJ+(−22 kJ)=−177 kJΔEsys=−ΔEsurr(or)ΔEsurr=−ΔEsys=−(−177 kJ)=177 kJ
Hence, option (b) is correct.
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