Use the ionic bonding model to determine which has the higher melting point: NaCl or MgO. Explain

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Use the ionic bonding model to determine which has the higher melting point: NaCl or MgO. Explain the relative ordering.

(a) MgO has a higher melting point because the ions have larger charges.

(b) MgO has a higher melting point because the ions have smaller charges.

(c) NaCl has a higher melting point because the ions have larger charges.

(d) NaCl has a higher melting point because the ions have smaller charges.

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