Heat v Enthalpy

[TanveerDhaliwal3G]

Why is heat not a state function while enthalpy is?

[Jacey Yang 1F]

Heat depends on the path taken to obtain the current state. Enthalpy is a state function because it only depends on the initial and final values of heat, so it doesn't depend on the path taken.

[gabbymaraziti]

Enthalpy is a state function that keeps tract of the losses of energy during heat transfer. Heat itself, however, like work, is not a state function because it depends on the path used to go from the initial to the final state.

[005206171]

What helps me is to look at the formula of heat and enthalpy. Enthalpy can be calculated using the initial and finals states. Heat is calculated using a bunch of parameters meaning it depends on the path taken.