Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Ionic Bonding: Lewis Symbols and Lattice Energies - For Practice - Page 392: 9.2

Answer

order is $LiBr $ < $KI$ < $CaO$

Work Step by Step

$LiBr $ and $KI$ have low lattice energy because magnitude of charge on ions is 1. $CaO$ has higher lattice energy because magnitude of charge on ions is 2. Among $LiBr $ and $KI$, $LiBr $ has lower lattice energy due to large size of $Br$ compared to $Li$. So, order is $LiBr $ < $KI$ < $CaO$
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