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Simon Moore
Apr 25, 2017

Zero.

Explanation:

Enthalpy of formation relates to the enthalpy change when a mole of a substance is formed from its component elements.

But an element already exists as a pure substance, it isn't formed by a chemical reaction.

Therefore there is no enthalpy change. Elements by definition have zero enthalpies of formation.

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