Select the compound with the lowest (i.e., least negative) lattice energy.
A)CsBr( s)
B)NaCl( s)
C)SrO( s)
D)CaO( s)
E)KBr( s)

Name: Select the compound with the lowest (i.e., least negative) lattice energy. A)CsBr( s) B)NaCl( s) C)SrO( s) D)CaO( s) E)KBr( s)
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CsBr has the lowest lattice energy because lattice energy decreases as the size of the ions increases and Cs+ and Br- are larger ions compared to those in the other options.

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