Calculate the internal energy of a system (in kiloJoules) that absorbs 14.73 kJ while being compressed with a pressure of 1.54 atm from 5.72 L to 1.0 L. Answer to one decimal space.

The internal energy of a system : 21.9 kJ

The laws of thermodynamics 1 state that energy can be changed but cannot be destroyed or created  

The equation is:  

ΔU=Q+W    

Energy owned by the system is expressed as internal energy (U)  

The sign rules for heat and work are set as follows:  

• The system receives heat, Q +  

• The system releases heat, Q -  

• The system does work, W -  

• the system accepts work, W +  

The system absorbs 14.73 kJ⇒Q=+14.kJ

The system compressed⇒work done on the gas⇒W=+

W=-PΔV