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Enthalpy of Formation

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The enthalpy change that occurs when one mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states.

AP course connection

Topic 7.6: 7.6 Properties of the Equilibrium Constant

Unit 7
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