Which of the Ionic Compounds Below Would You Expect to Have

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the ionic compounds below would you expect to have the smallest least negative) lattice energy?

• A)MgF₂
• B)MgCl₂
• C)CaCl₂
• D)MgI₂
• E)CaI₂

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