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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Lattice energy increases with the charge of the ions and decreases as the size of the ions increases. MgF2 has smaller, more highly charged ions compared to the other options, leading to a larger (more negative) lattice energy.

Which One of the Ionic Compounds Below Would You Expect