Why does calcium fluoride have a higher lattice energy than sodium chloride?

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PieterV · Answer 1 · 2024-11-30T13:33:52+0000

Answer: Compounds with a more compact arrangement of ions will have a higher lattice energy, as the electrostatic forces between the ions are closer together.

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Why does calcium fluoride have a higher lattice energy than sodium chloride?

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