Which of the following are not state functions? (I) q + w (II) q (III) w (IV) H - TS
- (I), (II) and (III)
- (II) and (III)
- (I) and (IV)
- (II), (III) and (IV)
Answer
(2) (II) and (III)
Solution
(I) q + w = ⇒ depends only on the initial and final states ⇒ state function.
(II) q and (III) w depend on the path followed ⇒ path functions (not state functions).
(IV) H - TS = G (Gibbs energy) ⇒ state function.
∴ (II) and (III) are not state functions.
Answer: (2)