Enthalpy of Combustion vs Formation vs. Reaction  [ENDORSED]


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Justin Luu 3L
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Enthalpy of Combustion vs Formation vs. Reaction

Postby Justin Luu 3L » Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:52 pm

What is the difference between Enthalpy of Combustion, Enthalpy of Formation, and Enthalpy of Reaction?

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Re: Enthalpy of Combustion vs Formation vs. Reaction  [ENDORSED]

Postby Caleb Nguyen 1B » Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:55 pm

Enthalpy of Combustion is the change in heat involved in a combustion reaction where a gas reacts with oxygen.

Enthalpy of formation is the change in heat involved in a reaction where elements in their standard state react to form a compound.

Enthalpy of reaction is just the general change in heat involved for any reaction with any element or compound.


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