Given the following informationp redict whether or not the hypothetical ionic compound AX is likely to form. In this compound, A forms the A+ cation, and X forms the X?anion. Be sure to justify your answer.
The first ionization energy of A(g) is 400 kJ/mol.
The electron affinity of X(g) is ?525 kJ/mol. The lattice energy of AX(s) is 100 kJ/mol.