Question

Which of the following are not state functions? (I) q + W (II) q (III) w (IV) H-TS

• A. (II) and (III)
• B. (I) and (IV)
• C. (II), (III) and (IV)
• D. (I), (II) and (III)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(II) and (III)

Answer 2

$\Delta U = q +w$
$\Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S$
$\Delta U$ and $\Delta G$ are state functions but q and w are not state functions.