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The Born-Haber Cycle
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2020
Lattice Energy An ionic compound is stable because of the electrostatic attraction between its positive and negative ions. The lattice energy of a compound is a measure of the strength of this attraction. The lattice energy (ΔHlattice) of an ionic compound is defined as the energy required to separate one mole of the solid into its component gaseous ions. Here, the convention is used where the ionic solid is separated into ions, meaning the lattice energies will be endothermic (positive...
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Born Normalization for Fluorescence Optical Projection Tomography for Whole Heart Imaging
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2009
We suggest a Born normalized approach for Optical Projection Tomography (BnOPT) that accounts for the absorption properties of imaged samples to obtain accurate and quantitative fluorescence tomographic reconstructions. We use the proposed algorithm to reconstruct the fluorescence molecular probe distribution within small animal organs.
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Material Constants
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2023
Source: Roberto Leon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA In contrast to the production of cars or toasters, where millions of identical copies are made and extensive prototype testing is possible, each civil engineering structure is unique and very expensive to reproduce (Fig.1). Therefore, civil engineers must extensively rely on analytical modeling to design their structures. These models are simplified abstractions of reality and are used to...
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Studying the Integration of Adult-born Neurons
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2011
A way to study the integration of newborn dentate granule cells in adult animals is described. This technique uses an engineered retrovirus to label newborn neurons, followed by electrophysiological recordings to determine in vivo functional integration.
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Constant Pressure Calorimetry
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2020
Calorimetry is a technique used to measure the amount of heat involved in a chemical or physical process or to measure the heat transferred to or from a substance. The heat is exchanged with a calibrated and insulated device called the calorimeter. Calorimetry experiments are based on the assumption that there is no heat exchange between the insulated calorimeter and the external environment. The well-insulated calorimeters prevent the transfer of heat between the calorimeter and its external...
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The ion’s charge is a central variable in the Born-model estimate of electrostatic solvation free energy. Changing the charge changes the predicted energetic effect of transferring the ion between vacuum and a solvent. This makes the relationship useful for comparing how differently charged species may be stabilized in the same dielectric environment.
Ion size provides the model’s geometric description of the charged species. A different assumed size changes the calculated solvation free energy, so comparisons between ions depend on using meaningful and consistent size values. Because the model treats each ion as a charged sphere, this parameter represents an idealized approximation rather than the full structure of an ion.
The surrounding solvent’s dielectric constant determines how the model represents the medium around the ion. Changing ε therefore changes the estimated energetic consequence of transferring the ion from vacuum into that solvent. Comparing values across solvents can help interpret differences in ionic stability, solvation behavior, and the environments that favor particular ions.
The charged-sphere assumption reduces an ion to a simplified electrostatic object characterized by charge and size. It does not represent the complete complexity of a real ionic environment, which is why the model should be treated as an idealized baseline. More detailed models are needed when this simplified representation cannot adequately describe solvation behavior.
A basic estimate requires the ion’s charge, an assigned size, and the dielectric constant of the surrounding solvent, together with the fundamental quantities incorporated into the Born constant. These inputs allow the model to estimate the energetic change associated with transfer from vacuum into the solvent and provide a consistent basis for comparing ionic environments.
Chemists can use these estimates to examine hydration and solvation energies, compare ionic environments, and interpret trends in ion stability or partitioning. The same framework also contributes to understanding electrolyte behavior. Its greatest value is as a comparative, idealized reference that helps organize trends before applying more detailed descriptions of real solvent and ion interactions.