Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 4 - Energy and Chemical Reactions - Questions for Review and Thought - Review Questions - Page 189a: 3

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The sum of the individual enthalpies can be used to find the enthalpy change for a certain reaction. Thus, while the individual enthalpies are not largely important, they can be used to find the change in enthalpy for a chemical reaction.
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