15
QuizMultiple Choice

Lab: Calorimetry and Specific Heat — Unit test

Question 15 of 23 • Chemistry A.1 - F26 - Jacob Metsker

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.
Previous
Next
Which statement about enthalpy is true?