Which property is best to use when determining the strength of an ionic bond in a solid?

Lattice energy measures the energy released when gaseous ions come together to form an ionic solid, so it reflects how strongly the ions attract each other. A larger lattice energy generally indicates a stronger ionic bond. Conductivity, solubility, and hardness may depend on other factors and are less direct measures of ionic bond strength.

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