What is the Significance of Standard Enthalpy of Reaction?

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The significance of the standard enthalpy of reaction (ΔHrO) lies in its ability to quantify the heat change during a chemical reaction under standard conditions. It can be calculated using two primary methods: the standard heat of formation (ΔHfO) of reactants and products, and by subtracting the bond energies of reactants from those of products. Both methods yield similar results, confirming the reliability of the standard enthalpy as a measure of reaction energy changes. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurate thermodynamic calculations in chemistry.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_enthalpy_of_reaction" of reactants (ΔHfO).

My question is, why?

And I also know that I can find http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_enthalpy_of_reaction" (ΔHrO) by subtracting the bond energies of the reactants from the products. The result differs very little from the the first method.

Also, why is that?
 
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My Answer to your First Question: The standard heat of formation of the reaction is like the "net" heat of the reaction which is "(final) minus (initial)", which is what that formula describes.
 

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