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Topic: Enthalpies of Formation

Topic: Enthalpies of Formation

Update: 2025-09-23
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This episode explains how to calculate the enthalpy change of a reaction using standard enthalpies of formation, which are values representing the energy required to form one mole of a compound from its elements. The episode introduces the "products minus reactants" formula. It emphasizes a key fact: the enthalpy change of formation​ for any pure element in its most stable form is zero. This method offers a mathematical way to determine reaction enthalpy without needing to manipulate multiple equations, like Hess’s Law.

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Topic: Enthalpies of Formation

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