Y4+6

Question 1

state functions

Answer 1

properties whose values do not depend on the path taken to reach the specific value
- e.g. internal energy, enthalpy

Question 2

path functions

Answer 2

properties whose values depend on the path taken to reach the specific value
- e.g. heat, work transfer

Question 3

specific heat capacity

Answer 3

energy required to raise temp of 1g of substance by 1K (per mass unit)