2. Explain why the cohesive energy of an ionic crystal is almost equal to the attractive Coulomb energy.

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Problem 89AP: List five main characteristics of ionic crystals that result from their high dissociation energy.
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2. Explain why the cohesive energy of an ionic crystal is almost equal to the attractive
Coulomb energy.
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