Why are the theoretical and Born Haber lattice enthalpies different?
The theoretical Born Haber enthalpy assumes a perfect ionic model where the attraction between the ions is purely electrostatic and the ions are purely spherical. The Born Haber lattice enthalpy is the real experimental value.
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