In the analysis of an isobaric heating process of oxygen (ideal gas) in a piston-cylinder, the sum of the change in internal energy (ΔU_O2) and the boundary work (W_O2) is equal to what?
Explanation
This question tests the understanding of the relationship between internal energy, work, and enthalpy for a constant-pressure (isobaric) process, a key simplification used in the example.
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