NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
Which of the following statements about internal energy is correct?
Options
- AIt only includes mechanical energy.
- BIt does not change when matter enters or leaves the system.
- CIt is a state function.
- DIt depends on the surroundings.
Correct answer
C. It is a state function.
Step-by-step solution
Internal energy is a state function in thermodynamics, meaning it depends only on the state of the system and not on the path taken.