alleryStart learning →Why is lattice enthalpy found by a Born-Haber cycle?
AIt cannot be measured directly
BIt is always exactly zero
CIt equals the bond enthalpy
DIt needs no further data
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It cannot be measured directly
Lattice enthalpy cannot be determined directly by experiment, so it is derived indirectly from an enthalpy cycle.
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