Choose the compound below that should have the lowest melting point according to the ionic bonding model.
A) LiF
B) NaCl
C) CsI
D) K Cl
E) Rb I

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The ionic bonding model predicts that the melting point of an ionic compound is inversely proportional to the size of its ions. CsI has the largest ions among the given choices, so it should have the lowest melting point.

Choose the Compound Below That Should Have the Lowest Melting