Work is not a state function, but why is internal energy one?
Work is not a state function, but why is internal energy one?
This can be a little confusing when we already know the equation from the First Law of Thermodynamics (delta U = q + W) has internal energy as a state function. Work (W) and heat (q) are dependent on the path entirely, but internal energy is only concerned with initial and final states. We can consi
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CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O
ΔH = –50.6 kJ/mol
NaOH + SA [HCl] → NaCl + H2O
ΔH = –55.9 kJ/mol
the value of ΔH for ionisation of CH3COOH
⇒ ΔH = +55.9 – 50.6
5.3 kJ/mol
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