NEET Physics Laws of Thermodynamics MCQ Question
Consider a Born-Haber cycle diagram for the formation of NaCl. Which step in the diagram involves the ionization of sodium atoms?

Sodium metal sublimation
Ionization of sodium atoms
Formation of gaseous Cl atoms
Lattice formation
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The ionization of sodium atoms corresponds to the process where gaseous sodium atoms are ionized, which is a key step in the Born-Haber cycle, as described in chunk 4.
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