Functions - State & Path Flashcards
1
Q
What is a state function?
A
A property that only depends on the current state of the system (not how it is prepared)
2
Q
Work is a…
A
path function
3
Q
Pressure is a…
A
state function
4
Q
What is a path function?
A
A property that depends on the history of the system’s state
5
Q
Volume is a…
A
state function
6
Q
Heat is a…
A
path function
7
Q
Temperature is a…
A
state function
8
Q
Density is a…
A
state function
9
Q
Enthalpy is a…
A
state function
10
Q
Entropy is a…
A
state function
