The ionic compound $BaSO_4$ is insoluble in water due to

The lattice enthalpy of an ionic compound is the enthalpy change when one mole of an ionic compound in its solid state dissociates into its ions in the gaseous state. It is impossible to determine it directly by experiment. Suggest and explain an indirect method to measure the lattice enthalpy of $NaCl_{(s)}$.

Which of the following does not apply to metallic bond?

What is the dependence of interaction energy on the distance $(r)$ between molecules for the following forces?
$(i)$ London forces
$(ii)$ Dipole-dipole forces (stationary)
$(iii)$ Dipole-induced dipole forces

The radii and charges of six ions are given below:

Ion	$J^{+}$	$L^{+}$	$M^{2+}$	$X^{-}$	$Y^{-}$	$Z^{2-}$
Radius $(nm)$	$0.14$	$0.18$	$0.15$	$0.14$	$0.18$	$0.15$

If the ionic compounds $JX$,$LY$,and $MZ$ have the same crystal structure,then the correct order of their lattice energy is:

Carbon dioxide is a gas,whereas silica is a solid because ...........