IB Chemistry R1.2 Definitions
This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for 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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