Answer:
The second step is the atomization (sublimation) of Ba
Ba(s) → Ba(g)
Step-by-step explanation:
The Born Haber cycle allows one to determine the lattice energy of an ionic solid. Lattice energy or lattice enthalpy is the enthalpy change when 1 mole of an ionic solid is formed from its gaseous ions.
In the given example of BaI2 the corresponding steps as per the Born Haber cycle would be:
Step 1) Enthalpy of Formation of BaI2
Ba(s) + I2(s) → BaI2 (s)
Step 2) Atomization of Ba
Ba(s) → Ba(g)
Step 3) Atomization of I2
I2(s) → I2(g)
Step4) IOnization of Ba(g)
Ba(g) → Ba2+(g) + 2e-
Step 5) Electron affinity of I2
I2(g) + 2e- → 2I-(g)
Step 4) Lattice energy of BaI2
Ba2+ (g) + 2I-(g) → BaI2