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MediumMCQ
If the radii of $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ are $95 \, pm$ and $181 \, pm$ respectively, then the edge length of the $NaCl$ unit cell is equal to ...... $pm$.
A
$276$
B
$138$
C
$552$
D
$415$

Solution

(C) $NaCl$ has a face-centered cubic $(fcc)$ structure where the ions touch along the edge of the unit cell.
The relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the ionic radii ($r^+$ and $r^-$) is given by: $a = 2(r^+ + r^-)$.
Given: $r^+ (Na^+) = 95 \, pm$ and $r^- (Cl^-) = 181 \, pm$.
Substituting the values: $a = 2(95 \, pm + 181 \, pm) = 2(276 \, pm) = 552 \, pm$.
Therefore, the edge length of the $NaCl$ unit cell is $552 \, pm$.
52
MediumMCQ
Potassium metal crystallizes in a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ lattice. If the edge length of the unit cell is $0.574 \ nm$,what is the shortest distance between any two potassium nuclei (in $nm$)?
A
$0.4059$
B
$1.6059$
C
$0.9060$
D
$0.3089$

Solution

(A) For a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ lattice,the atoms touch along the face diagonal.
The relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $4r = \sqrt{2}a$.
The shortest distance between two nuclei in an $FCC$ lattice is the distance between the center of an atom at the corner and the center of an atom at the face center,which is equal to half of the face diagonal.
Shortest distance $(d)$ = $\frac{\sqrt{2}a}{2} = \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Given $a = 0.574 \ nm$.
$d = \frac{0.574}{1.414} \ nm = 0.4059 \ nm$.
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DifficultMCQ
An element (atomic mass $= 60$) has a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ structure with a density of $6.23 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. The edge length of the unit cell is.... $(N_A = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$4.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$4.9 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$5.3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$4.4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(A) For an $FCC$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $(n)$ is $4$.
Density formula: $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
Rearranging for edge length $(a)$:
$a^3 = \frac{n \times M}{\rho \times N_A} = \frac{4 \times 60 \ g \ mol^{-1}}{6.23 \ g \ cm^{-3} \times 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}}$
$a^3 = \frac{240}{37.5046 \times 10^{23}} \ cm^3$
$a^3 \approx 6.4 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3 = 64 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3$
Taking the cube root:
$a = \sqrt[3]{64 \times 10^{-24}} \ cm = 4.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
54
MediumMCQ
$A$ binary compound $(A^{+} B^{-})$ has a rock salt structure. If the edge length is $400 \, pm$ and the radius of the cation $(A^{+})$ is $75 \, pm$, what is the radius of the anion $(B^{-})$ in $pm$?
A
$100$
B
$125$
C
$250$
D
$325$

Solution

(B) For a rock salt structure ($NaCl$ type), the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the ionic radii is given by: $a = 2(r_{A^+} + r_{B^-})$.
Given: $a = 400 \, pm$ and $r_{A^+} = 75 \, pm$.
Substituting the values: $400 = 2(75 + r_{B^-})$.
$200 = 75 + r_{B^-}$.
$r_{B^-} = 200 - 75 = 125 \, pm$.
55
EasyMCQ
Gold (edge length $0.144 \ nm$) crystallizes in a face-centered cubic unit cell. What is the radius $(r)$ of the gold atom in $pm$?
A
$35$
B
$51$
C
$65$
D
$25$

Solution

(B) For a face-centered cubic $(fcc)$ unit cell, the relationship between edge length $(a)$ and atomic radius $(r)$ is given by:
$r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$
Given $a = 0.144 \ nm = 144 \ pm$.
Substituting the values:
$r = \frac{144 \ pm}{2 \times 1.414} = \frac{144}{2.828} \ pm \approx 50.92 \ pm$.
Rounding to the nearest integer, we get $r = 51 \ pm$.
56
MediumMCQ
$Xe$ crystallizes in an $FCC$ structure. The edge length of its unit cell is $620 \, pm$. The radius of $Xe$ is $=$ ...... $pm$.
A
$219.25$
B
$235.16$
C
$189.37$
D
$209.87$

Solution

(A) For an $FCC$ (Face-Centered Cubic) unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by: $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Therefore, $r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
Given $a = 620 \, pm$ and $\sqrt{2} \approx 1.414$.
$r = \frac{620}{2 \times 1.414} = \frac{620}{2.828} \approx 219.25 \, pm$.
57
AdvancedMCQ
An element has a crystalline structure where the unit cell is a cube with one atom at each corner and two atoms on its body diagonal. If the volume of this unit cell is $24 \times 10^{-24} \, cm^3$ and the density of the element is $7.2 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,then the number of atoms present in $200 \, g$ of the element is:
A
$3.472 \times 10^{24} \, \text{atoms}$
B
$4.972 \times 10^{24} \, \text{atoms}$
C
$5.345 \times 10^{24} \, \text{atoms}$
D
$4.478 \times 10^{24} \, \text{atoms}$

Solution

(A) Volume of unit cell $(V) = 24 \times 10^{-24} \, cm^3$.
Density of element $(\rho) = 7.2 \, g \, cm^{-3}$.
Total mass of element $= 200 \, g$.
Number of atoms per unit cell $(n) = (8 \text{ corners} \times 1/8) + 2 \text{ body diagonal atoms} = 1 + 2 = 3 \text{ atoms}$.
Total number of unit cells $= \frac{\text{Total Mass}}{\text{Mass of one unit cell}} = \frac{\text{Total Mass}}{\text{Volume} \times \text{Density}} = \frac{200}{24 \times 10^{-24} \times 7.2} = 1.1574 \times 10^{24} \text{ unit cells}$.
Total number of atoms $= n \times \text{Total number of unit cells} = 3 \times 1.1574 \times 10^{24} = 3.472 \times 10^{24} \text{ atoms}$.
58
DifficultMCQ
The second order Bragg's diffraction of $X$-rays with $\lambda = 1 \ \mathring{A}$ from a set of parallel planes in a metal occurs at an angle of $60^\circ$. The distance between the scattering planes in the crystal is ................ $\mathring{A}$.
A
$0.575$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$1.15$

Solution

(D) The Bragg's equation is given by $2d \sin \theta = n\lambda$.
Given: Order of diffraction $n = 2$,wavelength $\lambda = 1 \ \mathring{A}$,and angle $\theta = 60^\circ$.
Substituting the values into the equation:
$2 \times d \times \sin \ 60^\circ = 2 \times 1 \ \mathring{A}$
Since $\sin \ 60^\circ = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \approx 0.8660$,we have:
$2 \times d \times 0.8660 = 2$
$d = \frac{2}{2 \times 0.8660} = \frac{1}{0.8660} \approx 1.1547 \ \mathring{A}$.
Rounding to two decimal places,$d = 1.15 \ \mathring{A}$.
59
MediumMCQ
Lithium has a $bcc$ structure. Its density is $530 \ kg \ m^{-3}$ and its atomic mass is $6.94 \ g \ mol^{-1}$. Calculate the edge length of a unit cell of lithium metal in $pm$ $(N_A = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$.
A
$527$
B
$264$
C
$154$
D
$352$

Solution

(D) For a $bcc$ structure, the number of atoms per unit cell $z = 2$.
Density $d = 530 \ kg \ m^{-3} = 0.530 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
Atomic mass $M = 6.94 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Using the formula $d = \frac{z M}{a^3 N_A}$, we have $a^3 = \frac{z M}{d N_A}$.
$a^3 = \frac{2 \times 6.94 \ g \ mol^{-1}}{0.530 \ g \ cm^{-3} \times 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}}$.
$a^3 = 4.352 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
$a = (43.52 \times 10^{-24})^{1/3} \ cm = 3.517 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Since $1 \ cm = 10^{10} \ pm$, $a = 3.517 \times 10^{-8} \times 10^{10} \ pm = 351.7 \ pm \approx 352 \ pm$.
60
MediumMCQ
$A$ given metal crystallises out with a cubic structure having edge length of $361 \, pm$. If there are four metal atoms in one unit cell,what is the radius of one atom? .............. $pm$
A
$80$
B
$108$
C
$40$
D
$127$

Solution

(D) Given that the number of atoms per unit cell,$z = 4$,the crystal structure is face-centered cubic $(fcc)$.
For an $fcc$ unit cell,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Therefore,$r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
Substituting the given values: $r = \frac{361 \, pm}{2 \times 1.414} = \frac{361}{2.828} \approx 127.65 \, pm$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,the radius is $127 \, pm$.
61
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal has a $fcc$ lattice. The edge length of the unit cell is $404 \, pm$. The density of the metal is $2.72 \, g \, cm^{-3}$. The molar mass of the metal is ................. $g \, mol^{-1}$.
($N_A$ Avogadro's constant $= 6.02 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$)
A
$27$
B
$20$
C
$40$
D
$30$

Solution

$(A)$ The density formula for a unit cell is $d = \frac{z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
For an $fcc$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell,$z = 4$.
The edge length $a = 404 \, pm = 404 \times 10^{-10} \, cm = 4.04 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
Rearranging the formula for molar mass $M$: $M = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{z}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{2.72 \times (4.04 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{2.72 \times 66.01 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.02 \times 10^{23}}{4} \approx 27 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ metal crystallises with a face-centred cubic $(fcc)$ lattice. The edge length of the unit cell is $408 \, pm$. The diameter of the metal atom is ............. $pm$.
A
$288.5$
B
$204$
C
$144$
D
$408$

Solution

(A) For a face-centred cubic $(fcc)$ lattice, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $4r = \sqrt{2}a$.
The diameter $(d)$ of the atom is $2r$. Therefore, $d = 2r = \frac{\sqrt{2}a}{2} = \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Given the edge length $a = 408 \, pm$, we calculate the diameter as:
$d = \frac{408 \, pm}{1.414} \approx 288.5 \, pm$.
Since $288.5 \, pm$ is the correct calculated value, option $A$ is the closest match.
63
MediumMCQ
$AB$ crystallizes in a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ lattice with edge length $a$ equal to $387 \ pm$. The distance between two oppositely charged ions in the lattice is ............... $pm$.
A
$335$
B
$250$
C
$200$
D
$300$

Solution

(A) For a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ lattice, the distance $(d)$ between two oppositely charged ions (located at the corner and the body center) is given by the formula:
$d = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} a$
Given $a = 387 \ pm$,
$d = \frac{1.732 \times 387}{2} \ pm$
$d = 0.866 \times 387 \ pm$
$d \approx 335.14 \ pm$
Therefore, the closest value is $335 \ pm$.
64
DifficultMCQ
Lithium metal crystallises in a body-centred cubic crystal. If the length of the side of the unit cell of lithium is $351 \ pm,$ the atomic radius of lithium will be $............$ $pm$.
A
$151.8$
B
$75.5$
C
$300.5$
D
$240.8$

Solution

(A) For a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ crystal, the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the atomic radius $r$ is given by $a \sqrt{3} = 4r$.
Given, edge length $a = 351 \ pm$.
Thus, the atomic radius $r = \frac{a \sqrt{3}}{4}$.
Substituting the values, $r = \frac{351 \times 1.732}{4} = 151.98 \ pm$.
Rounding to the nearest option, the value is approximately $151.8 \ pm$.
65
DifficultMCQ
If $a$ stands for the edge length of the cubic systems: simple cubic,body-centred cubic,and face-centred cubic,then the ratio of radii of the spheres in these systems will be respectively:
A
$\frac{1}{2}a : \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}a : \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}a$
B
$1a : \sqrt{3}a : \sqrt{2}a$
C
$\frac{1}{2}a : \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}a : \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}a$
D
$\frac{1}{2}a : \sqrt{3}a : \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}a$

Solution

(C) For simple cubic,the radius $r = \frac{a}{2}$.
For body-centred cubic,the radius $r = \frac{a\sqrt{3}}{4}$.
For face-centred cubic,the radius $r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the radii is $\frac{a}{2} : \frac{a\sqrt{3}}{4} : \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
66
DifficultMCQ
$CsBr$ crystallises in a body-centred cubic lattice. The unit cell length is $436.6 \, pm$. Given that the atomic mass of $Cs = 133$ and that of $Br = 80 \, amu$ and Avogadro number being $6.02 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$,the density of $CsBr$ is .............. $g/cm^{3}$.
A
$4.25$
B
$42.5$
C
$0.425$
D
$8.25$

Solution

(A) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{a^{3} \times N_{A}}$
For $CsBr$ in a body-centred cubic (bcc) lattice,the number of formula units per unit cell $Z = 1$.
The molar mass $M = 133 + 80 = 213 \, g/mol$.
The edge length $a = 436.6 \, pm = 436.6 \times 10^{-10} \, cm$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\rho = \frac{1 \times 213}{(436.6 \times 10^{-10})^{3} \times 6.02 \times 10^{23}}$
$\rho = \frac{213}{83.25 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.02 \times 10^{23}}$
$\rho = \frac{213}{50.11} \approx 4.25 \, g/cm^{3}$.
67
MediumMCQ
Copper crystallises in $fcc$ with a unit cell length of $361 \ pm$. What is the radius of copper atom? ............... $pm$
A
$127$
B
$157$
C
$181$
D
$108$

Solution

(A) For an $fcc$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the radius $r$ is given by $4r = \sqrt{2}a$.
Given $a = 361 \ pm$.
Substituting the values: $r = \frac{\sqrt{2} \times 361}{4} = \frac{1.414 \times 361}{4} \approx 127.6 \ pm$.
Rounding to the nearest integer, the radius is $127 \ pm$.
68
MediumMCQ
The edge length of a face centered cubic cell of an ionic substance is $508 \, pm.$ If the radius of the cation is $110 \, pm,$ the radius of the anion is ........... $pm$.
A
$288$
B
$398$
C
$618$
D
$144$

Solution

(D) For a face-centered cubic $(Fcc)$ unit cell,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the ionic radii $(r_{cation} + r_{anion})$ along the edge is given by:
$a = 2(r_{cation} + r_{anion})$
Given:
$a = 508 \, pm$
$r_{cation} = 110 \, pm$
Substituting the values:
$508 = 2(110 + r_{anion})$
$254 = 110 + r_{anion}$
$r_{anion} = 254 - 110 = 144 \, pm$
69
MediumMCQ
Lithium forms a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ structure. The length of the side of its unit cell is $351 \ pm$. The atomic radius of lithium will be: ............. $pm$
A
$75$
B
$300$
C
$240$
D
$152$

Solution

(D) For a $BCC$ structure, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by: $\sqrt{3} a = 4r$.
Substituting the given values: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times a = \frac{1.732}{4} \times 351 \ pm$.
$r = 0.433 \times 351 \ pm = 152.013 \ pm$.
Therefore, the atomic radius of lithium is approximately $152 \ pm$.
70
MediumMCQ
An element $A$ has a face-centred cubic $(fcc)$ structure with an edge length equal to $361 \ pm$. The radius of atom $A$ is ............... $pm$.
A
$127.6$
B
$180.5$
C
$160.5$
D
$64$

Solution

(A) For a face-centred cubic $(fcc)$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by:
$a \sqrt{2} = 4r$
Substituting the given values:
$r = \frac{a \sqrt{2}}{4} = \frac{361 \times 1.414}{4} \ pm$
$r = \frac{510.454}{4} \ pm \approx 127.6 \ pm$
Thus, the radius of atom $A$ is $127.6 \ pm$.
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DifficultMCQ
$NaCl$ has a face-centered cubic structure. The edge length of the unit cell is $0.564 \ nm$. What is the density of sodium chloride? $.............. \ g/cm^3$ [$1 \ nm = 10^{-7} \ cm$]
A
$3.56$
B
$2.16$
C
$1.25$
D
$5.62$

Solution

(B) The density $\rho$ is given by the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
For $NaCl$ (fcc structure),the number of formula units per unit cell $Z = 4$.
The molar mass $M = 58.5 \ g/mol$.
The edge length $a = 0.564 \ nm = 0.564 \times 10^{-7} \ cm = 5.64 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Avogadro's number $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values:
$\rho = \frac{4 \times 58.5}{(5.64 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}$
$\rho = \frac{234}{179.42 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}$
$\rho = \frac{234}{108.04} \approx 2.16 \ g/cm^3$.
72
DifficultMCQ
Each edge of a cubic unit cell is $400 \ pm$ long. If the atomic weight of the element is $120$ and its density is $6.25 \ g/cm^3$, identify the crystal lattice $(N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$.
A
Primitive cell
B
Body-centered cubic
C
Face-centered cubic
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The formula for density is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Given: $d = 6.25 \ g/cm^3$, $M = 120 \ g/mol$, $a = 400 \ pm = 400 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$, $N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $6.25 = \frac{Z \times 120}{(4 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6 \times 10^{23}}$.
$6.25 = \frac{Z \times 120}{64 \times 10^{-24} \times 6 \times 10^{23}} = \frac{Z \times 120}{64 \times 0.6} = \frac{Z \times 120}{38.4}$.
$Z = \frac{6.25 \times 38.4}{120} = \frac{240}{120} = 2$.
Since $Z = 2$, the crystal lattice is $B.C.C$ (Body-centered cubic).
73
DifficultMCQ
Select the $INCORRECT$ option regarding the cubic crystal system-
A
Packing fraction along the body diagonal in $PC$ $(SC)$ is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
B
Packing fraction along the edge in $bcc$ is $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
C
Packing fraction along the face diagonal in $fcc$ is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
$3-D$ packing fraction follows the order $fcc > bcc > pc$

Solution

(C) $(i)$ For $SC$,the body diagonal length is $\sqrt{3}a$. The atoms touch along the edge,so $2r = a$. The fraction of the body diagonal occupied by atoms is $\frac{2r}{\sqrt{3}a} = \frac{a}{\sqrt{3}a} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$. This is correct.
$(ii)$ For $bcc$,the body diagonal is $\sqrt{3}a = 4r$,so $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}a}{4}$. The edge length is $a$. The fraction of the edge occupied is $\frac{2r}{a} = \frac{2(\sqrt{3}a/4)}{a} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$. This is correct.
$(iii)$ For $fcc$,the face diagonal is $\sqrt{2}a = 4r$,so $r = \frac{\sqrt{2}a}{4}$. The face diagonal length is $\sqrt{2}a$. The fraction of the face diagonal occupied is $\frac{4r}{\sqrt{2}a} = \frac{4(\sqrt{2}a/4)}{\sqrt{2}a} = 1$. The given option states $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,which is incorrect.
$(iv)$ The $3-D$ packing efficiency order is $fcc$ $(74\%)$ > $bcc$ $(68\%)$ > $pc$ $(52\%)$. This is correct.
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DifficultMCQ
Radius of cation and anion are $2.5 \ \mathring{A}$ and $2.6 \ \mathring{A}$ respectively. If a cubic crystal system is prepared by combination of above cation and anion then edge length of unit cell is ................ $\mathring{A}$ (Take $\sqrt{3} = 1.7$)
A
$2.7$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) The radius ratio is calculated as $\frac{r^{+}}{r^{-}} = \frac{2.5}{2.6} \approx 0.96$.
Since $0.732 \leq \frac{r^{+}}{r^{-}} < 1$,the crystal structure corresponds to a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ arrangement.
For a $BCC$ unit cell,the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the ionic radii is given by $\frac{a \sqrt{3}}{2} = (r^{+} + r^{-})$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{a \times 1.7}{2} = (2.5 + 2.6) = 5.1$.
Solving for $a$: $a = \frac{5.1 \times 2}{1.7} = 6 \ \mathring{A}$.
75
DifficultMCQ
Element $X$ crystallizes in a $12$ coordination face-centered cubic $(fcc)$ lattice. On applying high temperature,it changes to an $8$ coordination body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ lattice. Find the ratio of the density of the crystal lattice before and after applying high temperature. The atomic radius of $X$ is the same in both crystals.
A
$1:1$
B
$2\sqrt{2} : \sqrt{3}$
C
$\sqrt{2} : \sqrt{3}$
D
$2(\sqrt{2})^3 : (\sqrt{3})^3$

Solution

(D) For $fcc$ lattice: Coordination number is $12$,number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$,and edge length $a_1 = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{2}} = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Density $d_1 = \frac{Z_1 \cdot M}{N_A \cdot a_1^3} = \frac{4 \cdot M}{N_A \cdot (2\sqrt{2}r)^3}$.
For $bcc$ lattice: Coordination number is $8$,number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $2$,and edge length $a_2 = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Density $d_2 = \frac{Z_2 \cdot M}{N_A \cdot a_2^3} = \frac{2 \cdot M}{N_A \cdot (\frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}})^3}$.
Ratio $\frac{d_1}{d_2} = \frac{4}{ (2\sqrt{2}r)^3} \cdot \frac{(\frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}})^3}{2} = \frac{2 \cdot (\frac{64r^3}{3\sqrt{3}})}{16\sqrt{2}r^3} = \frac{128}{3\sqrt{3} \cdot 16\sqrt{2}} = \frac{8}{3\sqrt{6}} = \frac{2(\sqrt{2})^3}{(\sqrt{3})^3}$.
76
DifficultMCQ
In $CsCl$ type structure, if the radius of the cation and anion are $80 \ pm$ and $100 \ pm$ respectively, then the closest distance between two cations is:
A
$180 \ pm$
B
$60 \sqrt{3} \ pm$
C
$90 \ pm$
D
$120 \sqrt{3} \ pm$

Solution

(D) In a $CsCl$ structure, the cation is at the body center and the anions are at the corners of the cube. The body diagonal length is $a \sqrt{3}$, where $a$ is the edge length of the unit cell.
The relationship between the radii and the edge length is given by: $r_{c}^{+} + r_{a}^{-} = \frac{a \sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Given $r_{c}^{+} = 80 \ pm$ and $r_{a}^{-} = 100 \ pm$, we have $80 + 100 = \frac{a \sqrt{3}}{2} \Rightarrow 180 = \frac{a \sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Solving for $a$: $a = \frac{360}{\sqrt{3}} = 120 \sqrt{3} \ pm$.
In a $CsCl$ structure, the closest distance between two cations is equal to the edge length of the cube, $a$.
Therefore, the closest distance between two cations is $120 \sqrt{3} \ pm$.
77
MediumMCQ
The atomic radius of strontium $(Sr)$ is $215 \, pm$ and it crystallises in a cubic closed packed $(ccp)$ structure. The edge length of the cube is .............. $pm$.
A
$430$
B
$608.2$
C
$496.5$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) For a $ccp$ (or $fcc$) lattice, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Given $r = 215 \, pm$.
Substituting the value: $a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 215 = 608.22 \, pm$.
Thus, the edge length is approximately $608.2 \, pm$.
78
DifficultMCQ
Gold has a cubic close-packed structure which can be viewed as spheres occupying $74\%$ of the total volume. What is the edge length of the unit cell if the density of gold is $19.3 \ g/cm^3$? $(Au = 197 \ amu)$
A
$1.439 \times 10^{-7} \ cm$
B
$4.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$2.017 \times 10^{-9} \ cm$
D
$8.23 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(B) Gold crystallizes in a face-centered cubic $(fcc)$ lattice,which is a type of cubic close-packed structure.
For an $fcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell,$Z = 4$.
The density formula is given by $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Here,$\rho = 19.3 \ g/cm^3$,$M = 197 \ g/mol$,and $N_A = 6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $19.3 = \frac{4 \times 197}{a^3 \times 6.023 \times 10^{23}}$.
$a^3 = \frac{788}{19.3 \times 6.023 \times 10^{23}} \approx 6.78 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Taking the cube root,$a \approx 4.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
79
DifficultMCQ
$CsCl$ has a $bcc$ arrangement. Its unit cell edge length is $400 \, pm$. What is its inter-ionic distance?
A
$400 \, pm$
B
$800 \, pm$
C
$400 \sqrt{3} \, pm$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 400 \, pm$

Solution

(D) In a $bcc$ crystal structure like $CsCl$, the ions touch along the body diagonal.
The body diagonal length is given by $a \sqrt{3}$, where $a$ is the edge length.
The body diagonal is also equal to $2(r_{+} + r_{-})$, where $(r_{+} + r_{-})$ is the inter-ionic distance.
Therefore, $2(r_{+} + r_{-}) = a \sqrt{3}$.
$(r_{+} + r_{-}) = \frac{a \sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Given $a = 400 \, pm$, the inter-ionic distance is $\frac{400 \sqrt{3}}{2} \, pm$.
80
DifficultMCQ
The edge length of the unit cell of a metal $(M_W = 24 \, g \, mol^{-1})$ having a cubic structure is $4.53 \, \mathring{A}$. If the density of the metal is $1.74 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,then the effective number of atoms in the unit cell is :- $(N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1})$
A
$1$
B
$4$
C
$2$
D
$12$

Solution

(B) The formula for density is $d = \frac{Z \times M_W}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: $d = 1.74 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,$M_W = 24 \, g \, mol^{-1}$,$a = 4.53 \, \mathring{A} = 4.53 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$,and $N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging for $Z$: $Z = \frac{d \times N_A \times a^3}{M_W}$.
$Z = \frac{1.74 \times (6 \times 10^{23}) \times (4.53 \times 10^{-8})^3}{24}$.
$Z = \frac{1.74 \times 6 \times 10^{23} \times 93.01 \times 10^{-24}}{24}$.
$Z = \frac{1.74 \times 6 \times 93.01 \times 10^{-1}}{24} \approx \frac{971.08}{240} \approx 4.04$.
Thus,the effective number of atoms $Z$ is $4$.
81
MediumMCQ
An element $X$ (At. wt. $= 80 \ g/mol$) has an $fcc$ structure. Calculate the number of unit cells in $8 \ g$ of $X$.
A
$0.4 \times N_A$
B
$0.1 \times N_A$
C
$4 \times N_A$
D
$0.025 \times N_A$

Solution

(D) In an $fcc$ lattice,$4$ atoms constitute $1$ unit cell. Therefore,$4 \ mol$ of atoms $= 1 \ mol$ of unit cells.
Moles of element $X = \frac{8 \ g}{80 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$ of atoms.
Number of unit cells $= \frac{0.1 \ mol}{4} = 0.025 \ mol$ of unit cells.
Number of unit cells $= 0.025 \times N_A$.
82
DifficultMCQ
$CsBr$ has $bcc$ structure with edge length $4.3 \ \mathring{A}$. The shortest interionic distance in between $Cs^{+}$ and $Br^{-}$ (in $\mathring{A}$) is :
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 4.3$
B
$\sqrt{3} \times 4.3$
C
$\sqrt{2} \times 4.3$
D
$\frac{4.3}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(A) In a $bcc$ structure,the atoms touch along the body diagonal.
The length of the body diagonal is $\sqrt{3}a$,where $a$ is the edge length.
The body diagonal consists of two radii of the cation $(r^+)$ and two radii of the anion $(r^-)$,i.e.,$2r^+ + 2r^- = \sqrt{3}a$.
The shortest interionic distance between the cation and anion is the sum of their radii,$d = r^+ + r^-$.
Therefore,$d = \frac{\sqrt{3}a}{2}$.
Given $a = 4.3 \ \mathring{A}$,the distance $d = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 4.3 \ \mathring{A}$.
83
MediumMCQ
Ferrous oxide has a cubic structure and each edge of the unit cell is $5.0 \, \mathring{A}$. Assuming the density of the oxide is $4.0 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,the number of $Fe^{2+}$ and $O^{2-}$ ions present in each unit cell will be ($M_w$ of $FeO = 72$)
A
Four $Fe^{2+}$ and four $O^{2-}$
B
Two $Fe^{2+}$ and four $O^{2-}$
C
Four $Fe^{2+}$ and two $O^{2-}$
D
Three $Fe^{2+}$ and three $O^{2-}$

Solution

(A) The density formula for a unit cell is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Here,$d = 4.0 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,$M = 72 \, g \, mol^{-1}$,$a = 5.0 \, \mathring{A} = 5.0 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$,and $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging for $Z$:
$Z = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{M}$
$Z = \frac{4.0 \times (5.0 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{72}$
$Z = \frac{4.0 \times 125 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{72}$
$Z = \frac{500 \times 0.6022}{72} = \frac{301.1}{72} \approx 4.18 \approx 4$.
Since the formula is $FeO$,the ratio of $Fe^{2+}$ to $O^{2-}$ is $1:1$. Thus,there are $4$ $Fe^{2+}$ ions and $4$ $O^{2-}$ ions per unit cell.
84
DifficultMCQ
Ferrous oxide has a cubic structure and each edge of the unit cell is $5.0 \ \mathring{A}$. Assuming the density of the oxide is $4.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,calculate the number of $Fe^{2+}$ and $O^{2-}$ ions present in each unit cell ($M_w$ of $FeO = 72 \ g/mol$).
A
Four $Fe^{2+}$ and four $O^{2-}$
B
Two $Fe^{2+}$ and four $O^{2-}$
C
Four $Fe^{2+}$ and two $O^{2-}$
D
Three $Fe^{2+}$ and three $O^{2-}$

Solution

(A) The density formula for a unit cell is given by $d = \frac{Z \times M_w}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: $d = 4.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$a = 5.0 \ \mathring{A} = 5.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,$M_w = 72 \ g/mol$,and $N_A \approx 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $4.0 = \frac{Z \times 72}{(6.022 \times 10^{23}) \times (5.0 \times 10^{-8})^3}$.
$4.0 = \frac{Z \times 72}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 125 \times 10^{-24}}$.
$4.0 = \frac{Z \times 72}{75.275 \times 10^{-1}}$.
$4.0 = \frac{Z \times 72}{7.5275}$.
$Z = \frac{4.0 \times 7.5275}{72} \approx 0.418$.
Wait,re-evaluating the calculation: $Z = \frac{4.0 \times 75.275}{72} \approx 4.18 \approx 4$.
Since $FeO$ has a $1:1$ stoichiometry,there are $4$ formula units of $FeO$ per unit cell.
Therefore,there are $4$ $Fe^{2+}$ ions and $4$ $O^{2-}$ ions per unit cell.
85
DifficultMCQ
The density of the unit cell of $Li$ is $0.539 \ g/cm^3$ and the edge length of the unit cell is $3.5 \ \mathring{A}$. How many $Li$ atoms are present in a unit cell of lithium? (Atomic mass of $Li = 6.94 \ g/mol$)
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$1$
D
Unpredictable

Solution

(A) Given:
Density $(\rho)$ = $0.539 \ g/cm^3$
Edge length $(a)$ = $3.5 \ \mathring{A} = 3.5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
Atomic mass $(M_A)$ = $6.94 \ g/mol$
Avogadro constant $(N_A)$ = $6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$
Formula for density of unit cell:
$\rho = \frac{Z \times M_A}{N_A \times a^3}$
Rearranging for $Z$:
$Z = \frac{\rho \times N_A \times a^3}{M_A}$
$Z = \frac{0.539 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (3.5 \times 10^{-8})^3}{6.94}$
$Z = \frac{0.539 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 42.875 \times 10^{-24}}{6.94}$
$Z = \frac{139.22}{6.94} \approx 2$
Therefore,$2$ atoms of lithium are present in a unit cell.
86
MediumMCQ
Copper crystallises in $fcc$ structure with a unit cell length of $361 \ pm$. What is the radius of copper atom? ............ $pm$
A
$157$
B
$181$
C
$127$
D
$108$

Solution

(C) For an $fcc$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the atomic radius $r$ is given by $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Given $a = 361 \ pm$.
$r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{361}{2 \times 1.414} = \frac{361}{2.828} \approx 127.65 \ pm$.
Rounding to the nearest integer, the radius is $127 \ pm$.
87
MediumMCQ
Gold has a face-centered cubic $(fcc)$ lattice with an edge length of the unit cube of $407 \, pm$. The diameter of the gold atom is .............. $pm$.
A
$579.6$
B
$287.8$
C
$352.5$
D
$704.9$

Solution

(B) For an $fcc$ lattice, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $4r = a \sqrt{2}$.
Since the diameter $(d)$ is equal to $2r$, we can write $2d = a \sqrt{2}$, which simplifies to $d = \frac{a \sqrt{2}}{2}$.
Given $a = 407 \, pm$, we calculate $d = \frac{407 \times 1.414}{2} \approx 287.8 \, pm$.
88
DifficultMCQ
Salt $AB$ has a zinc blende structure. The radii of $A^{2+}$ and $B^{2-}$ ions are $0.7 \ \mathring{A}$ and $1.8 \ \mathring{A}$ respectively. The edge length of the $AB$ unit cell is ........... $\mathring{A}$.
A
$2.5$
B
$5.77$
C
$5.09$
D
$5.0$

Solution

(B) In a zinc blende structure,the cation occupies the tetrahedral void and the anion forms the $fcc$ lattice.
For a tetrahedral void,the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the ionic radii $r_+$ and $r_-$ is given by:
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a = r_+ + r_-$
Given $r_+ = 0.7 \ \mathring{A}$ and $r_- = 1.8 \ \mathring{A}$.
Substituting the values:
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a = 0.7 + 1.8 = 2.5 \ \mathring{A}$
$a = \frac{2.5 \times 4}{\sqrt{3}}$
$a = \frac{10}{1.732} \approx 5.77 \ \mathring{A}$.
89
MediumMCQ
An element having an atomic radius of $0.14 \ nm$ crystallizes in an $fcc$ unit cell. What is the length of a side of the cell in $nm$?
A
$0.56$
B
$0.24$
C
$0.96$
D
$0.4$

Solution

(D) For an $fcc$ unit cell,the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the atomic radius $r$ is given by:
$r = \frac{\sqrt{2}a}{4}$
Rearranging for $a$:
$a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{2}} = 2\sqrt{2} \times r$
Given $r = 0.14 \ nm$:
$a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 0.14 \ nm$
$a = 2.828 \times 0.14 \ nm$
$a \approx 0.3959 \ nm$
Rounding to the nearest value,we get $a \approx 0.4 \ nm$.
90
MediumMCQ
Copper crystallises in $fcc$ with a unit cell edge length of $361 \ pm$. What is the radius of the copper atom in $pm$?
A
$157$
B
$128$
C
$108$
D
$181$

Solution

(B) For an $fcc$ (face-centered cubic) unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the atomic radius $r$ is given by:
$r = \frac{\sqrt{2} a}{4} = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$
Given the edge length $a = 361 \ pm$:
$r = \frac{361}{2 \times 1.414}$
$r = \frac{361}{2.828}$
$r \approx 127.65 \ pm$
Rounding to the nearest whole number, we get $r = 128 \ pm$.
91
EasyMCQ
$A$ solid has a $bcc$ structure. If the distance of nearest approach between two atoms is $1.73 \, \mathring{A}$, the edge length of the cell is ........... $pm$.
A
$314.20$
B
$1.41$
C
$200$
D
$216$

Solution

(C) For a $bcc$ structure, the distance of nearest approach $(d)$ is related to the edge length $(a)$ by the formula: $d = \frac{\sqrt{3}a}{2}$.
Given $d = 1.73 \, \mathring{A}$ and $\sqrt{3} \approx 1.732$.
Substituting the values: $1.73 = \frac{1.732 \times a}{2}$.
$a = \frac{1.73 \times 2}{1.732} \approx 2 \, \mathring{A}$.
Since $1 \, \mathring{A} = 100 \, pm$, the edge length $a = 200 \, pm$.
92
DifficultMCQ
Ammonium chloride crystallizes in a body-centered cubic lattice with an edge length of the unit cell of $390 \ pm$. If the size of the chloride ion is $180 \ pm$,the size of the ammonium ion would be ........... $pm$.
A
$174$
B
$158$
C
$142$
D
$126$

Solution

(B) For a $bcc$ structure,the interionic distance along the body diagonal is given by $r^+ + r^- = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}a$,where $a$ is the edge length of the unit cell.
Given:
$a = 390 \ pm$
$r_{Cl^-} = 180 \ pm$
Substituting the values:
$r_{NH_4^+} + 180 \ pm = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 390 \ pm$
$r_{NH_4^+} + 180 \ pm = 0.866 \times 390 \ pm$
$r_{NH_4^+} + 180 \ pm = 337.74 \ pm \approx 338 \ pm$
$r_{NH_4^+} = 338 \ pm - 180 \ pm = 158 \ pm$.
93
MediumMCQ
At $100\, ^\circ C$,copper $(Cu)$ has $FCC$ unit cell structure with cell edge length $x\, \mathring{A}$. What is the approximate density of $Cu$ (in $g\, cm^{-3}$) at this temperature? [Atomic mass of $Cu = 63.55\, u$]
A
$\frac{205}{x^3}$
B
$\frac{105}{x^3}$
C
$\frac{211}{x^3}$
D
$\frac{422}{x^3}$

Solution

(D) The density $(d)$ of a unit cell is given by the formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$
For an $FCC$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z) = 4$.
The atomic mass of $Cu$ $(M) = 63.55\, g\, mol^{-1}$.
The Avogadro constant $(N_A) = 6.023 \times 10^{23}\, mol^{-1}$.
The edge length $(a) = x\, \mathring{A} = x \times 10^{-8}\, cm$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$d = \frac{4 \times 63.55}{(6.023 \times 10^{23}) \times (x \times 10^{-8})^3}$
$d = \frac{254.2}{6.023 \times 10^{23} \times x^3 \times 10^{-24}}$
$d = \frac{254.2}{0.6023 \times x^3} \approx \frac{422}{x^3}\, g\, cm^{-3}$
94
DifficultMCQ
$A$ solid having density of $9 \times 10^3 \ kg \ m^{-3}$ forms face-centred cubic crystals of edge length $200 \sqrt{2} \ pm$. What is the molar mass of the solid? [Avogadro constant $\cong 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$,$\pi \cong 3$]
A
$0.0432 \ kg \ mol^{-1}$
B
$0.0216 \ kg \ mol^{-1}$
C
$0.0305 \ kg \ mol^{-1}$
D
$0.4320 \ kg \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The formula for density is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: $d = 9 \times 10^3 \ kg \ m^{-3}$,$Z = 4$ (for $FCC$),$N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$,and $a = 200 \sqrt{2} \ pm = 200 \sqrt{2} \times 10^{-12} \ m$.
Substituting the values:
$9 \times 10^3 = \frac{4 \times M}{6 \times 10^{23} \times (200 \sqrt{2} \times 10^{-12})^3}$.
$a^3 = (200 \sqrt{2} \times 10^{-12})^3 = (2 \sqrt{2} \times 10^{-10})^3 = 8 \times 2 \sqrt{2} \times 10^{-30} = 16 \sqrt{2} \times 10^{-30} \ m^3$.
Using $\sqrt{2} \approx 1.414$,$a^3 \approx 16 \times 1.414 \times 10^{-30} \approx 22.624 \times 10^{-30} \ m^3$.
$M = \frac{9 \times 10^3 \times 6 \times 10^{23} \times 22.624 \times 10^{-30}}{4} = \frac{54 \times 22.624 \times 10^{-4}}{4} = 13.5 \times 22.624 \times 10^{-4} \approx 305.4 \times 10^{-4} \ kg \ mol^{-1} = 0.0305 \ kg \ mol^{-1}$.
95
DifficultMCQ
$A$ face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ solid of an element (atomic mass $60$) has a cubic edge length of $4 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$. If Avogadro's number is $6 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$,then the density of the solid is:
A
$6.25 \, g/cm^3$
B
$6.25 \, kg/m^3$
C
$10^{-30} \, g/cm^3$
D
$64 \times 10^{-10} \, g/cm^3$

Solution

(A) For a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $(z)$ is $4$.
The atomic mass $(M)$ is $60 \, g/mol$.
The edge length $(a)$ is $4 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
Avogadro's number $(N_A)$ is $6 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
The formula for density $(d)$ is given by $d = \frac{z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Substituting the values: $d = \frac{4 \times 60}{(4 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times (6 \times 10^{23})}$.
$d = \frac{240}{64 \times 10^{-24} \times 6 \times 10^{23}} = \frac{240}{384 \times 10^{-1}} = \frac{240}{38.4} = 6.25 \, g/cm^3$.
96
MediumMCQ
The edge length of a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ unit cell is $390 \ pm$. If the radius of the cation is $150 \ pm$, what is the radius of the anion? (in $pm$)
A
$150$
B
$187.7$
C
$165.7$
D
$210.5$

Solution

(B) For a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ structure, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the radii of the cation $(r^+)$ and anion $(r^-)$ along the body diagonal is given by:
$r^+ + r^- = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} a$
Given:
$a = 390 \ pm$
$r^+ = 150 \ pm$
Substituting the values:
$150 + r^- = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 390$
$150 + r^- = 0.866 \times 390$
$150 + r^- = 337.74$
$r^- = 337.74 - 150 = 187.74 \ pm$
Rounding to one decimal place, the radius of the anion is $187.7 \ pm$.
97
DifficultMCQ
The edge length of the unit cell of a metal $(M_w = 24 \ g \ mol^{-1})$ having a cubic structure is $4.53 \ \mathring{A}$. If the density of the metal is $1.74 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, the radius of the metal atom is ............... $pm$ $(N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$180$
B
$160$
C
$140$
D
$190$

Solution

(B) The density formula is given by: $\rho = \frac{z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: $\rho = 1.74 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, $M = 24 \ g \ mol^{-1}$, $a = 4.53 \ \mathring{A} = 4.53 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$, $N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $1.74 = \frac{z \times 24}{6 \times 10^{23} \times (4.53 \times 10^{-8})^3}$.
Solving for $z$: $z = \frac{1.74 \times 6 \times 10^{23} \times 93.06 \times 10^{-24}}{24} \approx 4$.
Since $z = 4$, the structure is Face-Centered Cubic $(FCC)$.
For $FCC$, the relationship between radius $(r)$ and edge length $(a)$ is: $r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
$r = \frac{4.53 \ \mathring{A}}{2 \times 1.414} \approx 1.60 \ \mathring{A}$.
Converting to $pm$: $1.60 \ \mathring{A} = 160 \ pm$.
Thus, the correct option is $B$.
98
MediumMCQ
$CsCl$ crystallises in a cubic structure that has $Cl^{-}$ at each corner and $Cs^{+}$ at the centre of the unit cell. If $r_{Cs^{+}} = 1.69 \ \mathring{A}$ and $r_{Cl^{-}} = 1.81 \ \mathring{A}$,what is the value of the edge length of the cube in $\mathring{A}$?
A
$4.04$
B
$2.02$
C
$5.01$
D
$0.52$

Solution

(A) In a $CsCl$ crystal structure,the $Cs^{+}$ ion is located at the body center and $Cl^{-}$ ions are at the corners of the cube.
For this body-centered cubic arrangement,the body diagonal is given by $\sqrt{3} \ a = 2(r_{Cs^{+}} + r_{Cl^{-}})$.
Substituting the given values: $\sqrt{3} \ a = 2(1.69 \ \mathring{A} + 1.81 \ \mathring{A})$.
$\sqrt{3} \ a = 2(3.50 \ \mathring{A}) = 7.00 \ \mathring{A}$.
$a = \frac{7.00}{1.732} \ \mathring{A} \approx 4.04 \ \mathring{A}$.
99
AdvancedMCQ
An element with atomic mass $100$ has a $bcc$ structure and edge length $400 \, pm$. The density of the element is .............. $g \, cm^{-3}$.
A
$10.37$
B
$5.19$
C
$7.29$
D
$2.14$

Solution

(B) The density of a crystal is given by the formula: $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{N_A \times a^3} \, g \, cm^{-3}$.
For a $bcc$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell,$n = 2$.
Given: Atomic mass $M = 100 \, g \, mol^{-1}$,edge length $a = 400 \, pm = 400 \times 10^{-10} \, cm$,and Avogadro's number $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values:
$\rho = \frac{2 \times 100}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (400 \times 10^{-10})^3} \, g \, cm^{-3}$
$\rho = \frac{200}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 64 \times 10^{-24}} \, g \, cm^{-3}$
$\rho = \frac{200}{38.54} \approx 5.19 \, g \, cm^{-3}$.

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