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What has a higher lattice energy? MgS or BaF2

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Answer:

The lattice energy of MgS is 4 times larger than that of NaCl

Step-by-step explanation:

because, MgS has a higher charge that is Mg2+,S2− M g 2 + , S 2 − than NaCl (Na+,Cl−) ( N a + , C l − ) .

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