What is the major distinguishing factor between ionic/covalent bonding and intermolecular forces? a. intermolecular forces are much stronger than ionic and covalent bonding. b. ionic bonds are stronger than covalent bonds, but they are weaker than intermolecular forces. c. ionic and covalent bonding exists in the same compound, and intermolecular forces exist between different compounds. d. ionic and covalent bonds play a significant role in a compound's behavior, but intermolecular forces play a minor role

The table lists the lattice energies of some compounds.compoundlattice energy (kj/mol)lif            –1,036licl            –853naf            –923kf            –821nacl            –786which statement about crystal lattice energy is  best  supported by the information in the table? the lattice energy increases as cations get smaller, as shown by lif and kf.the lattice energy increases as the cations get larger, as shown by lif and licl.the lattice energy decreases as cations get smaller, as shown by nacl and naf.the lattice energy decreases as the cations get smaller, as shown by naf and kf.