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I need homework help Which compound has the bigger Lattice energy?a) CaI2 CaCl2

I need homework help Which compound has the bigger Lattice energy?a) CaI2 CaCl2-example-1
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Which compound has the bigger Lattice energy?



a) CaI₂ CaCl₂

To find the Lattice Energy we have to pay attention to the ions that form each compound.

In our case, both Cations are the same: Ca2+

So we have to find the difference between the anions: I- and Cl-

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