Single Choice

Which of the following is not a state function?

ATemperature
BDensity
CWork
Correct Answer
DVolume

Solution

Work is not a state function. Work is a path function. Work depends on the distance or path followed by an object.
Thus option C is the correct answer.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Chemical Thermodynamics

The internal energy change when a system goes from state $$A$$ to $$B$$ is $$40 \ kJmole^{-1}$$. If the system goes from $$A$$ to $$B$$ by a reversible path and returns to state $$A$$ by an irreversible path, what would be the net change in internal energy?

Chemical Thermodynamics

Which one of the following statements is false?

Chemical Thermodynamics

Why are state functions important in chemistry?

Chemical Thermodynamics

Among the following, the state function(s) is(are):

Chemical Thermodynamics

Choose the correct answer. A thermodynamic state function is a quantity :

Chemical Thermodynamics

Like $$U$$ and $$H, S$$ is also a state function.

Chemical Thermodynamics

Which one of the following quantity is dependent on path?

Chemical Thermodynamics

Entropy change of a system is determined by the initial and final states only, irrespective of how the system has changed its states. If true enter 1 else 0

Chemical Thermodynamics

Which of the following is a state function and also an extensive property?

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