How many protons are in this element, au which is gold with a mass of 196.97 and a atomic number that is 79

there are 79 protons. the number of protons and the atomic number are the same thimg

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.

i belive it is water