IB Chemistry Sub-topic R1.2 Definitions

This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for sub-topic R1.2. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Further energy cycles'.
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Born-Haber cycle

An energy cycle that shows the formation of ionic compounds in gas or aqueous states

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enthalpy of hydration

The enthalpy change when one mole of a gaseous ionic substance is dissolved in water to form an infinitely dilute solution

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enthalpy of solution

The enthalpy change when one mole of a solute is dissolved in excess solvent to form an infinitely dilute solution

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lattice enthalpy

The enthalpy change when one mole of ionic compound is broken apart into its constituent gaseous ions

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standard enthalpy of atomization

The enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous atoms is formed from its element at STP

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