How can one determine the change in enthalpy for a given chemical reaction?

To determine the change in enthalpy for a chemical reaction, one can use the equation H H(products) - H(reactants), where H is the change in enthalpy, H(products) is the sum of the enthalpies of the products, and H(reactants) is the sum of the enthalpies of the reactants. This calculation helps to quantify the heat energy absorbed or released during the reaction.