Tuesday, 12 July 2016

physical chemistry - Why is the standard enthalpy of formation of elements in their native forms zero?


Why is the standard enthalpy of formation of $\ce{O2}$ and other reference forms of elements equal to zero?


Well, from what I know, bonding releases energy.


Also, does anybody know a source for finding the reference form of an element at standard conditions?




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