Explain why the lattice energy of lithium chloride (861 kJ mol -1 ) is greater than

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Explain why the lattice energy of lithium chloride (861 kJ · mol-1) is greater than that of rubidium chloride (695 kJ · mol-1), given that they have similar arrangements of ions in the crystal lattice.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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