Question

An ideal gas is allowed to expand isothermally
from 2.00 L at 5.00 atm in two steps:
a) against a constant external pressure of
3.00 atm, followed by
b) against a constant external pressure of
2.00 atm.
Calculate q and w. (101.33 J = 1 L atm)

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