Born-Haber cycle

The Born-Haber cycle is a method used to understand and calculate the energy changes involved in forming an ionic compound from its elements. It breaks down the process into steps, such as converting elements into gaseous atoms, ionizing them (removing electrons), and then forming the solid compound with strong attractions between ions. By combining these energy changes, chemists can determine properties like the compound’s overall stability or the energy required to form it. This cycle helps explain how different factors influence the formation and stability of ionic substances.