For a given arrangement of ions,the lattice energy decreases as ionic radius ________ and as ionic charge ________.
A)decreases, increases
B)increases, decreases
C)increases, increases
D)decreases, decreases
E)This cannot be predicted.

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Lattice energy decreases as the ionic radius increases because larger ions are less strongly attracted to each other. It also decreases as the ionic charge decreases because ions with lower charges have weaker attractions to each other.

For a Given Arrangement of Ions,the Lattice Energy Decreases as Ionic