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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles within a system is called:
Options
A enthalpy
B entropy
C internal energy
Correct Answer
D free energy
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Internal energy (U) is the sum of all kinetic and potential energies of the particles that make up a system. It is a state function.

Hint

This is the total energy contained within the system.

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