Chemistry (4th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - Ionic Bonding - Checkpoint - Page 334: 8.2.1

Answer

The correct answer is (c): Smaller, larger and larger.

Work Step by Step

1. They have the same magnitude of charges, but K has a larger radius than Li, therefore, $KF$ should have smaller lattice energy than $LiF$. 2. They have the same magnitude of charges, but Cl has a larger radius than F, therefore, $KF$ should have larger lattice energy than $KCl$. 3. They have the same magnitude of charges, but I has a larger radius than F, therefore, $KF$ should have larger lattice energy than $KI$.
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