Enthalpy of atomization

ID: enthalpy-of-atomization

Enthalpy of atomization, also known as the enthalpy of atomization of a substance, is the amount of energy required to break a substance into its individual gaseous atoms. It is a measure of the strength of the bonds holding the atoms together in a molecule or compound. Essentially, it represents the energy needed to convert one mole of a substance into its constituent atoms in the gas phase.

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