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Delta H (ΔH)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Delta H, or ΔH, represents the change in enthalpy during a chemical reaction. It can be either positive (for endothermic reactions) or negative (for exothermic reactions).

AP course connection

Topic 6.1: 6.1 Endothermic and Exothermic Processes

Unit 6

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