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Question 23 of 25 • EO Chemistry 7320B

Which statement about enthalpy is true?

Answer
A
The enthalpy of formation for a pure element in its standard state is always positive.
B
The enthalpy of formation for a pure element in its standard state is always negative.
C
Enthalpy is a state function because its change depends only on initial and final conditions.
D
Enthalpy is not a state function because its change depends on the identities of the reactants and products.
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