Explain why the standard enthalpy of formation for any element in its most stable…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Energetics · Energetics

Problem

Explain why the standard enthalpy of formation for any element in its most stable form (for example, O₂(g) or graphite) is assigned a value of zero and state how this convention simplifies calculation of reaction enthalpies.

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