Which of the following ionic solids would have the largest lattice energy A) SrO B) NaF C) CaBr₂ D) CsI E) BaSO₄

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SrO has the largest lattice energy among the options given because lattice energy increases with the charge of the ions and decreases with the size of the ions. SrO has ions with a +2 and -2 charge, which is higher than the charges in the other compounds listed, and strontium and oxygen ions are relatively small compared to the other ions listed, leading to a stronger attraction and thus a higher lattice energy.

Which of the Following Ionic Solids Would Have the Largest