In general, the higher the charge on the ions in an ionic compound, the more favorable is

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In general, the higher the charge on the ions in an ionic compound, the more favorable is the lattice energy. Why do some stable ionic compounds have 11 charged ions even though 14, 15, and 16 charged ions would have a more favorable lattice energy?
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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1111580650

7th edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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