Heat Of Formation Formula

Definition

The heat of formation formula, also known as enthalpy of formation, is a concept in chemistry that defines the total amount of energy absorbed or evolved as heat when one mole of a substance is formed from its constituent elements.

Related terms

Enthalpy:

A thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the total heat content of a system.

Exothermic Reaction:

A chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat.

Endothermic Reaction:

A process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings in the form of heat.