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Also Known As	enthalpy of formation • standard heat of formation • standard enthalpy of formation

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Hess’s law chemical reaction enthalpy reaction mechanism catalysis chemical equilibrium reaction rate acid–base reaction oxidation-reduction reaction ion-exchange reaction photochemical reaction combustion chemical synthesis