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Energy cycles

Energy cycles apply Hess's Law to calculate unknown enthalpy changes when direct experimental measurement is impossible. This sub-topic covers general enthalpy cycles and the HL-specific application to ionic solids via Born-Haber cycles, a core exam topic.

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