Question

Lattice energy of an ionic compound depends upon ______.

Options

• charge on the ion and size of the ion

• packing of ions only

• size of the ion only

• charge on the ion only

Answer 1

Lattice energy of an ionic compound depends upon charge on the ion and size of the ion.

Explanation:

The value of lattice energy is determined by the charge on the two ions as well as the distance between them.