Answer:
Option B. –80 J
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Heat (Q) released = –30 J (negative sign because the heat is being released to the surrounding)
Work (W) = 50 J
Change in internal energy (ΔU) =?
We can obtain the change in the internal energy as follow:
ΔU = Q – W
ΔU = –30 – 50
ΔU = –80 J
Therefore, the change in the internal energy is –80 J
Thus, option B gives the correct answer to the question.
