The symbol ∆hf° stands for the _____. heat of reaction for a chemical reaction specific heat of a substance standard heat of for

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The symbol ∆hf° stands for the _____. heat of reaction for a chemical reaction specific heat of a substance standard heat of for

mation for a compound heat capacity of a substance

Chemistry

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mojhsa [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-27T02:00:20+03:00

ΔHfo stands for standard heat of formation for a compound.

Heat of formation of compound is mathematically expressed as,
∑Hproducts - ∑Hreactants

If value of ΔHfo is negative, it suggest that is exothermic reaction. If ΔHfo is positive, it suggest that it is endothermic reaction.