What does Hess’s Law state?
The enthalpy change of a reaction is independent of the route taken.
Define standard enthalpy of formation.
The enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements in standard conditions, with all products and reactants in their standard states.
What is the standard enthalpy of an element.
Zero, By definition.
Define standard enthalpy of combustion.
The enthalpy change when one mole of a substance is completely burnt in excess oxygen.