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Offline Winga

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What is the definition of state functions?
« on: November 25, 2004, 12:07:32 AM »
Just the definition, thanks!

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Re:What is the definition of state functions?
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2004, 12:51:33 AM »
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Re:What is the definition of state functions?
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2004, 08:13:47 AM »
Buy a p-chem book. There is a good one in our essential books section.

Thats the pefect reply.Nowdays i am seeing some users putting direct questions on the Forum.It seems they dont have Chemistry books.

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Re:What is the definition of state functions?
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2004, 05:25:32 PM »
state functions refer to the minimum set of properties that decribes the state of a system. eg. pressure, volume, temperature all are state function. state functions are unique in the sense their values are independent of the process that act on the system. no particular fixed process is required to achieve a certain set of state functions. most importantly, state functions always describe the state of the system. if you a mixture of 3 gases, their molar composition would also be a state function.
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