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Which of the following will most likely have the highest lattice energy?

LiCl -1, +1 charge
NaCl +1, -1 charge
BaI, +2, -2 charge
LiCl +1, -1 charge
MgO +2, -2 charge

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barium iodide since it has a higher atomic mass and its atomic number is higher
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