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physical property > enthalpy

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enthalpy  

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  • Enthalpy, a property of a thermodynamic system, is the sum of the system's internal energy and the product of its pressure and volume. It is a state function used in many measurements in chemical, biological, and physical systems at a constant pressure, which is conveniently provided by the large ambient atmosphere. The pressure–volume term expresses the work required to establish the system's physical dimensions, i.e. to make room for it by displacing its surroundings. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enthalpy)

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