to calculate the true enthalpies of these reactions by the Hess’ law, as: ΔH°(rxn) = Σ[ν × ΔHf°(product)] – Σ[ν × ΔHf°(reactant)] for: Mg(s) + ½O2(g) → MgO(s)

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to calculate the true enthalpies of these reactions by the Hess’ law, as: ΔH°(rxn) = Σ[ν × ΔHf°(product)] – Σ[ν × ΔHf°(reactant)] for:

Mg(s) + ½O2(g) → MgO(s)

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