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Which of the following best describes lattice energy

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It is a type of potential energy that can be defined in two ways. In one way, the lattice energy is the energy required to break apart an ionic solid and convert its component atoms into gaseous ions
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2) It increases as the size of the ions decreases.

3) It increases as the charge on the ions increases.

5) It is a measure of the strength of the bonds between ions in a compound.

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