Step 1: 1/2 bond dissociation energy of Cl2(g) -Known (122 kJ/mol) Step 2: Enthalpy of sublimation of Na(s) - Known (107.3 kJ/mol) Step 3: Ionization energy of Na(g) - Known (496 kJ/mol) Step 4: Electron affinity of Cl(g) - Known (-349 kJ/mol) Step 5: Lattice formation energy of NaCl - Unkown Step 6: Enthalpy of formation of NaCl - Known (-411 kJ/mol)
this is specific to transition of NaCl but keep the steps in mind