The heat of formation of most ionic compounds is exothermic and generally large. Why is that? (Select all that apply) For example:  Na(s) + ½Cl2(g) → NaCl(s)       delta H°f  = −411 kJ/mol   There is a large amount of energy released when the lattice network is formed the ionization energy of the metal is exothermic the ions are better off single than in compounds the electron affinity of the metal is exothermic

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The heat of formation of most ionic compounds is exothermic and generally large. Why is that? (Select all that apply)

For example:  Na(s) + ½Cl2(g) → NaCl(s)       delta H°f  = −411 kJ/mol

 

There is a large amount of energy released when the lattice network is formed

the ionization energy of the metal is exothermic

the ions are better off single than in compounds

the electron affinity of the metal is exothermic

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