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8 November, 16:13

Which of the following ionic compounds would have the most negative lattice energy: NaCl, KCl, or MgCl2? Explain your answer.

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  1. 8 November, 18:01
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    MgCl2

    Explanation:

    Lattice energy will be higher on ion with higher charge, or smaller size. A higher charge means it will have a stronger force. Smaller size ion will have less distance.

    Magnesium has + 2 charge and located in the third row, make it strongest of these three. Natrium will be the second strongest even though its charge is + 1, the same as Kalium. Natrium has smaller size as it is on the third row, compared to Kalium that was in the fourth row.
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