Basic
Basic
Basic
W P dV
V1
2
energy of surroundin gs Q W
U E Q W
energy of system U E
When no external energy change: U Q W
dU dQ dW
Thermodynamic State and State
Function
State functions are quantities which depend only on present
conditions, however reached. State functions can be
expressed mathematically as functions of thermodynamic
coordinates such as temperature & pressure, their value can
always be identified with points on a graph.
Viz.Nitrogen at 300 K & 1 bar has a definite set properties:
specific volume, a definite viscosity, a definite thermal
conductivity, etc.
Internal energy is a state function, and is therefore, a property of
the system.
Work & heat are not state functions because they depend on
path/process. They cannot be identified with points on a
graph, but rather are represented by areas.
Thermodynamic State and State
Function
State Functions Not State Functions
dP P
P1
dQ Q
dW W
U2
dU U
U1
Extensive Intensive
H U PV
Since U, P & V are all state functions, H must also be a state
function.
dH dU d(PV)
H U (PV)
E K u 2 u 12 u 2
1 2 1 2
2 2 1
Q U C V dT Q H C P dT
T1 T1
Heat Capacity