Explain the trend in the lattice energies of the alkaline

Chapter 9, Problem 43E

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Explain the trend in the lattice energies of the alkaline earth metal oxides.

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QUESTION:

Explain the trend in the lattice energies of the alkaline earth metal oxides.

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Solution 43 E Step 1 of 1 We are considering oxides of elements belonging to the same group (II A). We know that the ionic radii increases while we pass from the top to the bottom of a group (it happens the same if we consider the atomic radii). Moreover, we know that lattice energy depends on the size of anions

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