Answer:
-32821.2 J (negative sign implies that work is done by the system)
Explanation:
The expression for the calculation of work done is shown below as:
[tex]w=-P\times \Delta V[/tex]
Where, P is the pressure
[tex]\Delta V[/tex] is the change in volume
From the question,
[tex]\Delta V[/tex] = 18.0 - 1.00 L = 18.0 L
P = 18.0 atm
[tex]w=-18.0\times18.0\ atmL[/tex]
Also, 1 atmL = 101.3 J
So,
[tex]w=-18.0\times 18.0\times 101.3\ J=-32821.2\ J[/tex] (negative sign implies that work is done by the system)