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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following represents a state function?
Options
A Work
B Heat
C Internal energy
Correct Answer
D Path
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A state function is a property whose value depends only on the current state of the system, not on how it got there. Internal energy (U) is a state function. Heat and work are path functions.

Hint

Which of these is an intrinsic property of the system itself, independent of the process?

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