Thermodynamics: Lattice Enthalpy and Born-Haber Cycles

Thermodynamics: Lattice Enthalpy and Born-Haber Cycles

  • Born-Haber cycles are used for calculating lattice enthalpies from known enthalpies.
  • Ionic compounds with covalent character will show different lattice enthalpy from calculated value.
  • Tasks include constructing Born-Haber cycles and calculating enthalpy changes.
  • Hess’s Law calculations are simpler and should be learned first.