Irreversible Work Done in Chemical Thermodynamics Formulas

Irreversible Work Done means that we can only bring the piston back to the starting state if we change the surrounding system. And is denoted by W_irr. Irreversible Work Done is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Irreversible Work Done is always negative.

Formulas to find Irreversible Work Done in Chemical Thermodynamics

fxWork Done in Irreversible ProcessGo

List of variables in Chemical Thermodynamics formulas

fx External Pressure Go

fx Volume change Go

FAQ

What is the Irreversible Work Done?

Irreversible Work Done means that we can only bring the piston back to the starting state if we change the surrounding system. Irreversible Work Done is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Irreversible Work Done is always negative.

Can the Irreversible Work Done be negative?

Yes, the Irreversible Work Done, measured in Energy can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Irreversible Work Done?

Irreversible Work Done is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Irreversible Work Done can be measured.

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