Work Done in Chemistry Formulas

Work done by/on a system is energy transferred by/to the system to/from its surroundings. And is denoted by w. Work Done is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Work Done is always negative.

Chemistry formulas that make use of Work Done

fxMoles of Electron transferred given Electrochemical WorkGo

fxChange in Gibbs Free Energy given Electrochemical WorkGo

FAQ

What is the Work Done?

Work done by/on a system is energy transferred by/to the system to/from its surroundings. Work Done is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Work Done is always negative.

Can the Work Done be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Work Done?

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

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