AP Chemistrymediummcq1 pt
Which of the following is a state function?
A.Enthalpy
B.Heat
C.Work
D.Distance traveled
Explanation
Core Concept
State functions depend only on the current state, not the path taken — which is why Hess's law works for ΔH. Heat and work, by contrast, are path-dependent.
Correct Answer
AEnthalpy
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