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Hess's Law states that the change in enthalpy when reactants are converted to products is different depending on whether the reaction takes place in one step or in a series of steps.
Hess's Law states that the change in enthalpy when reactants are converted to products is different depending on whether the reaction takes place in one step or in a series of steps.
False
According to Hess's Law, the enthalpy change for the overall reaction depends on the nature of the reactants and products.
According to Hess's Law, the enthalpy change for the overall reaction depends on the nature of the reactants and products.
True
Enthalpy is a state function that depends on the path taken during a chemical reaction.
Enthalpy is a state function that depends on the path taken during a chemical reaction.
False
Hess's Law can be used to calculate the enthalpy change for an overall reaction by breaking it down into a series of smaller reactions with known enthalpy values.
Hess's Law can be used to calculate the enthalpy change for an overall reaction by breaking it down into a series of smaller reactions with known enthalpy values.
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The analogy used to explain Hess's Law involves going from the first floor to the sixth floor of a building by stairs.
The analogy used to explain Hess's Law involves going from the first floor to the sixth floor of a building by stairs.
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The concept of state function in chemistry means that enthalpy change will vary based on the specific route taken during a reaction.
The concept of state function in chemistry means that enthalpy change will vary based on the specific route taken during a reaction.
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Indirect Route is another term for breaking down a complex reaction into simpler ones to calculate the overall enthalpy change.
Indirect Route is another term for breaking down a complex reaction into simpler ones to calculate the overall enthalpy change.
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Enthalpy of Formation represents the heat released or absorbed when one mole of a substance is formed from its elements in their standard states.
Enthalpy of Formation represents the heat released or absorbed when one mole of a substance is formed from its elements in their standard states.
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State Function principle implies that enthalpy change is influenced by factors other than the initial and final states of a system.
State Function principle implies that enthalpy change is influenced by factors other than the initial and final states of a system.
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Hess's Law relies on the fact that enthalpy is path-dependent and varies with the specific route taken during a chemical reaction.
Hess's Law relies on the fact that enthalpy is path-dependent and varies with the specific route taken during a chemical reaction.
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