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Why are p, V and T called state functions?
AValues depend only on the state
BValues depend on the rate
CValues depend on the catalyst
DValues depend on elapsed time
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Values depend only on the state
A state function takes a value fixed by the present state of the system, whatever route led to it.
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