IB skill practice

Interpret Born Haber cycles for ionic compounds

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Born Haber lattice enthalpy

A Born-Haber cycle in a materials-analysis workshop has \(\Delta H_f=-380\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}\). The other listed steps sum to \(556\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}\). Calculate the lattice enthalpy step. Use the labelled diagram, graph, or data table before calculating. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.