Hess's Law

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$$\Delta H_{\mathrm{reaction}} = \sum \Delta H_f^{\ominus}(\mathrm{products}) - \sum \Delta H_f^{\ominus}(\mathrm{reactants})$$

Total enthalpy change is independent of path; calculated from standard formation enthalpies.

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