Thermodynamics: Work Done During Acid Digestion of Magnesium

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A 10.0 g piece of Mg(s) is deposited in a container with a vast excess of HCl(aq). A reaction takes place forming hydrogen gas and Magnesium Chloride.
a) Write a balanced chemical reaction for the transformation

b) Calculate the work done by the system as a consequence of the reaction, if Pex = 1.1 atm and T = 298.15 K. You may assume ideal behaviour.
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