A system undergoes a process where 500 J of heat is released, and 300 J of work is done by the system. What is the chang
Δ U = q + w. Here, q = -500 J (heat released), w = -300 J (work done by system), so Δ U = -500 - 300 = -800 J.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Thermodynamics > Topic: First Law of Thermodynamics and Enthalpy and Internal Energy