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What is the trend of lattice energy in the periodic table ( down the group among the alkali earth metals)? Arrange the following in the increasing order if lattice energy - BaSO4 , CaSO4,BeSO4,RbSO4 ? Explain the reasons .

What is the trend of lattice energy in the periodic table ( down the group among the alkali earth metals)? Arrange the following in the increasing order if lattice energy - BaSO4 , CaSO4,BeSO4,RbSO4 ? Explain the reasons .

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Aashna
79 Points
6 years ago
Lattice energy down the group for the sulphates of alkali earth metals increases. Because of sulphate is large size anion and will be stable with a large size cation So. Order will be BaSO4 > CaSO4 > BeSO4mistake Rb is not an alkali earth metal.

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