What is a state function? from Chemistry Thermodynamics

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11.

What is a state function?


A state function is one which depends only on the initial and final state of the system and is independent of the path followed.

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12. A thermodynamic state function is a quantity
  • used to determine heat changes
  • whose value is independent of path
  • used to determine pressure volume work
  • whose value depends on temperature only
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13.

What is reversible process in thermodynamics?

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14.

Define irreversible change.

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15. Name the variable that is kept constant in isochoric process and isobaric process.
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16.

Give one difference between an isothermal and an adiabatic process.

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17. For the process to occur under adiabatic conditions, the correct condition is

  • ∆T = 0
  • ∆p = 0
  • q = 0
  • w = 0
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18.

Define internal energy of a system

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19.

Define enthalpy.

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20.

Why is enthalpy considered more useful than internal energy in chemical reactions?

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