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The standard heat of formation (ΔH_f) is the enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its elements in their standard states. For liquid water, the standard heat of formation is -285.8 kJ/mol at 298 K.
The calculator uses the standard heat of formation equation:
Where:
Explanation: The calculation multiplies the number of moles by the standard heat of formation value to determine the total enthalpy change.
Details: Heat of formation values are essential for calculating enthalpy changes in chemical reactions, determining reaction spontaneity, and understanding energy changes in thermodynamic systems.
Tips: Enter the number of moles of water. The value must be greater than zero. The calculator will compute the total heat of formation based on the standard value.
Q1: Why is the heat of formation for water negative?
A: The negative value indicates that the formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen is an exothermic process, releasing energy to the surroundings.
Q2: What are the standard conditions for this value?
A: Standard conditions are 298 K (25°C) and 1 atm pressure, with elements in their standard states.
Q3: How does this differ from heat of combustion?
A: Heat of formation measures energy change when forming a compound from elements, while heat of combustion measures energy released when a substance burns completely with oxygen.
Q4: Can this value be used for water vapor?
A: No, this value is specifically for liquid water. The heat of formation for water vapor is -241.8 kJ/mol.
Q5: Why is this value important in thermodynamics?
A: It serves as a fundamental reference point for calculating enthalpy changes in various chemical reactions using Hess's Law.