The melting points for the compounds li2s, rb2s, and k2s are 900°c, 530°c, and 840°c, respectively. list these three compounds in order of increasing lattice energy.

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Answer: The order of increasing lattice energy is [tex]Li_2S>K_2S>Rb_2S[/tex]

Explanation: Lattice energy is defined as the energy required to break the intermolecular force that is responsible for the formation of a lattice.

Melting point is defined as the temperature at which solid gets converted into liquid due to the weakening of the bonds in the solid form.

  • Relation between lattice energy and Melting point:

The relationship between these two is direct.

[tex]\text{Lattice energy}\propto \text{Melting point}[/tex]

More the melting point of a compound, more will be its lattice energy.

Order of increasing Lattice energy will be:

[tex]Li_2S>K_2S>Rb_2S[/tex]

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