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CHM 101 Thermochemistry II Objective Question
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What is internal energy (U)?
Options
A Only the kinetic energy of particles
B The total kinetic and potential energy possessed as a result of the spatial arrangement of constituent atoms or molecules
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C Only the heat content
D The work done on the system
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Internal energy, U, of a system is the total kinetic and potential energy possessed as a result of the spatial arrangement of its constituent atoms or molecules.

Hint

The notes define internal energy.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Thermochemistry II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 789 of 1872
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