What does the universal gas constant $R$ represent? Write its value and unit.

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(N/A) The universal gas constant $R$ represents the work done per unit mole of gas per unit change in temperature (in Kelvin). It is defined by the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$. Its value is $8.314 \text{ J mol}^{-1} \text{ K}^{-1}$.

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