IB skill practice

Interpret Born Haber cycles for ionic compounds

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Identify lattice formation step

A Born-Haber diagram in a industrial equilibrium audit shows gaseous cations and gaseous anions forming one mole of ionic solid. Name the enthalpy step. 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.