State Functions and Paths Flashcards
1
Q
What is state function?
A
A function of current state variables.
Independent of path.
2
Q
What is a path function?
A
Function of path between states.
3
Q
Internal pressure is the work done….
A
Against internal forces
4
Q
For a perfect gas, what is the internal pressure?
A
0
5
Q
What is the internal pressure when attraction dominates?
A
> 0
6
Q
What is the internal pressure when repulsion dominates?
A
<0
7
Q
What does internal pressure + Cv equal?
A
dU
