Hess law

(hes),

the amount of heat generated by a reaction is the same whether the reaction takes place in one step or several steps; that is, ΔH values (and thus ΔG values) are additive.

Synonym(s): law of constant heat summation

[Germain Henri Hess]

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Hess law

(hes law)

The amount of heat generated by a reaction is the same whether the reaction takes place in one step or several steps; i.e., ΔH values (and thus ΔG values) are additive.

[Germain Henri Hess]

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