Sapling Learning In an ionic compound, the size of the ions affects the intermuc

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Sapling Learning In an ionic compound, the size of the ions affects the intermuclear distance (the distance between the centers of adjacent lons), which affects lattice energy (a measure of the attractive force holding those lons together). Based on ion sizes, rank these compounds of their expected lattice energy. Greatest Lattice energy (strongest bonds) Note Many sources define lattice energies as negative values. Please rank by magnitude and ignore the sign. /Lattice energyl absolute value of the lattice energy Least |Lattice energyl (weakest bonds) @check. Answer ? Next Ext

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MgF2 has highest lattice energy due small size of F^-ions MgF2 = -2961KJ/mole

                                                                                       MgCl2 = -2493KJ/mole

Anion size is increases lattice energy is decreases.

MgF2

MgCl2

MgBr2

MgI2

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