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CHM 101 Thermochemistry Objective Question

Question

Internal energy is a __________ function.
Options
A path
B state
Correct Answer
C dynamic
D static
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Internal energy is a state function; its value depends only on the current state of the system (P, V, T, composition), not on how it reached that state.

Hint

Depends only on the present condition, not history.

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