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A heat of formation is A) The heat produced in a reaction when 1 mole of a compound is produced. B) The heat absorbed in a reaction when 1 mole of reactants react. C) The heat required to make 1 mole of a compound from its elements in their standard states. D) The heat absorbed or produced in a combination reaction.

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Answer:

The correct answer is option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Heat of formation is defined as change in enthalpy during the formation of 1 mole of compound from its constituent elements in its standard states.it is denoted by symbol
\Delta H^o_(f). Its units are Kilo joules per mole.

  • If
    \Delta H^o_(f) <0, the change in enthalpy is negative then it means that energy is released during the formation of 1 mole of substance.
  • If
    \Delta H^o_(f) >0 , the change in enthalpy is positive then it means that energy is absorbed during the formation of 1 mole of substance.

For example:


2H_2(g)+O_2(g)\rightarrow 2H_2O(l),\Delta H_f^(o)=-286 kJ/mol

286 kilo Joules of energy given out when 1 mole of liquid water is formed.

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