Hess law


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]

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]