Select the compound with the highest (i.e., most negative) lattice energy.
A) CaS(s)
B) BaO(s)
C) NaI(s)
D) LiBr(s)
E) MgO(s)

Name: Select the compound with the highest (i.e., most negative) lattice energy. A) CaS(s) B) BaO(s) C) NaI(s) D) LiBr(s) E) MgO(s)
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MgO has the highest lattice energy due to the combination of high charges on the ions (+2 and -2) and small ionic radii, which results in strong electrostatic attraction between the ions.

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