Which reason explains why an ionic compound is made up of a crystal lattice rather than a group of individual molecules?
The energy of a group of molecules is lower, making it less stable.
The energy of a crystal lattice is lower, making it more stable.
The energy of a crystal lattice is higher, making it less stable.
The energy of a group of molecules is higher, making it more stable.

Question

Which reason explains why an ionic compound is made up of a crystal lattice rather than a group of individual molecules?
The energy of a group of molecules is lower, making it less stable.
The energy of a crystal lattice is lower, making it more stable.
The energy of a crystal lattice is higher, making it less stable.
The energy of a group of molecules is higher, making it more stable.

matt101 · Answer

The second option is your answer