Which ionic compound would be expected to have the highest lattice energy? A)Li₂Se B)MgS C)Al₂O₃ D)CO₂

Name: Which ionic compound would be expected to have the highest lattice energy? A)Li 2 Se B)MgS C)Al 2 O 3 D)CO 2
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Lattice energy increases with the charge of the ions and decreases as the size of the ions increases. Al2O3 has ions with higher charges (Al3+ and O2-) compared to the other options, which leads to a higher lattice energy.

Which Ionic Compound Would Be Expected to Have the Highest