Which One of the Ionic Compounds Below Would You Expect

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which one of the ionic compounds below would you expect to have the largest (most negative) lattice energy?

• A)MgF₂
• B)MgCl₂
• C)MgBr₂
• D)MgI₂
• E)CaI₂

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