Which statement best describes the differences in the melting temperatures (Tm) of CaO and MgO?

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Problem 79E: The lattice energy of LiF is 1023 kJ/mol, and the LiF distance is 201 pm. MgO crystallizes in the...
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Which statement best describes the differences in the melting temperatures (Tm) of
CaO and MgO?
Tm (MgO) < Tm (CaO) : Stronger ionic forces due to greater ionic charges (charge
product)
Tm (MgO) > Tm (CaO) : Stronger ionic forces due to smaller distance between the
ions (size)
Tm (MgO) < Tm (CaO) : Stronger ionic forces due to smaller distance between the
ions (size)
Tm (MgO) > Tm (CaO) : Stronger ionic forces due to greater ionic charges (charge
product)
Transcribed Image Text:Which statement best describes the differences in the melting temperatures (Tm) of CaO and MgO? Tm (MgO) < Tm (CaO) : Stronger ionic forces due to greater ionic charges (charge product) Tm (MgO) > Tm (CaO) : Stronger ionic forces due to smaller distance between the ions (size) Tm (MgO) < Tm (CaO) : Stronger ionic forces due to smaller distance between the ions (size) Tm (MgO) > Tm (CaO) : Stronger ionic forces due to greater ionic charges (charge product)
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