Lecture 2: Differentials, Heat Capacities and Enthalpy

Question 1

since U,P and V are functions of state, so is

Answer 1

H

Question 2

enthalpy

Answer 2

H
a new potential
H=U+PV

commonly used for isobaric conditions, including fluid flow through pipes and chemistry

Question 3

fluid in device is

Answer 3

pushing fluid in front and being pushed by fluid behind