In question 8, a state function is one whose value depends only on the initial and final states of the
system; it is independent of the path taken in going from the initial to the final states. Examples of
state functions are pressure, volume, temperature, density, viscosity, enthalpy, internal energy,
entropy, and free energy. Two important functions that are not state functions are work and q, the
amount of heat transferred. So choice C is correct.
Type 2 Questions
These typically have three to five Roman numeral statements following each question. One or more
of these statements may be the correct answer. Following each statement, there are five lettered
choices with various combinations of the Roman numerals. You must select the combination that
includes all of the correct answers and excludes all of the incorrect answers.
Question 9
Substitute the values and convert temperatures to Kelvin from the problem and you have
So choice A is correct.
9. Which of the following phenomena are considered to illustrate colligative properties?
I. The lowering of the vapor pressure of a solvent by a solute
II. The raising of the boiling point of a solvent by a solute
III. The lowering of the freezing point of a solvent by a solute
IV. Osmotic pressure