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

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Lattice energy increases with a decrease in ionic radius and an increase in ionic charge due to stronger electrostatic forces between smaller and more highly charged ions.

For a Given Arrangement of Ions, the Lattice Energy Increases