Two ionic solids, J and K, have the same lattice arrangement.
| Solid | Charge on each positive ion | Charge on each negative ion |
|---|---|---|
| J | 1+1+1+ | 1−1-1− |
| K | 2+2+2+ | 2−2-2− |
Explain which solid has the stronger forces holding its lattice together.
119 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2.3 Ionic bonding, covering 2.3.1 Ions and the formation of ionic bonds, 2.3.2 Naming and deducing formulae of ionic compounds, and 2.3.3 Giant ionic lattices. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.