The lattice cluster theory for solutions of telechelic polymer chains, developed in paper I, is applied to determine the enthalpy Δh(p) and entropy Δs(p) of self-assembly of linear telechelics and to evaluate the Flory-Huggins (FH) interaction parameter χ governing the phase behavior of these systems. Particular focus is placed on examining how these interaction variables depend on the composition of the solution, temperature, van der Waals and local "sticky" interaction energies, and the length of the individual telechelic chains. The FH interaction parameter χ is found to exhibit an entropy-enthalpy compensation effect between the "entropic" and "enthalpic" portions as either the composition or mass of the telechelic species is varied, providing unique theoretical insights into this commonly reported, yet, enigmatic phenomenon.
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