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CHM 101 Thermochemistry Objective Question

Question

The standard enthalpy of formation for any element in its most stable form is __________.
Options
A positive
B negative
C zero
Correct Answer
D one
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Elements in their standard states (e.g., O2(g), C(graphite), Na(s)) are assigned ΔH_f° = 0 as a reference point.

Hint

It's a definition/convention.

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