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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure / Lattice Energy / Problem 4

What is the reason behind the less endothermic lattice energy of CaBr₂ (-2176 kJ/mol) from MgCl₂ (-2524 kJ/mol)?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

radius of the ions

B

charges of the ions

C

both a and b

D

none of the above

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