Rank the Following Ionic Compounds in Order of Increasing Lattice

question 14

Essay

Rank the following ionic compounds in order of increasing lattice energy the (largest lattice energy is the most negative): MgCl₂, NaCl, KCl, MgO.Explain your ranking.

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