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MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of unit cells in $1 \, g$ of sodium metal that crystallizes in a $bcc$ structure. $(Na = 23 \, amu)$
A
$1.3 \times 10^{22}$
B
$2.6 \times 10^{22}$
C
$4.6 \times 10^{22}$
D
$3.6 \times 10^{20}$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $2$.
The number of unit cells is given by the formula: $\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{\text{Total number of atoms}}{Z} = \frac{W \times N_A}{M \times Z}$.
Given: $W = 1 \, g$,$M = 23 \, g/mol$,$N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$,$Z = 2$.
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{1 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{23 \times 2} = \frac{6.022 \times 10^{23}}{46} \approx 1.309 \times 10^{22}$.
Thus,the number of unit cells is $1.3 \times 10^{22}$.
152
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms in $100 \, g$ of a crystal that crystallizes in an $fcc$ structure, given that its density is $10 \, g/cm^3$ and the edge length is $200 \, pm$.
A
$3 \times 10^{25}$
B
$0.5 \times 10^{25}$
C
$1 \times 10^{23}$
D
$2 \times 10^{24}$

Solution

(B) For an $fcc$ structure, the number of atoms per unit cell, $Z = 4$.
Given: Mass $W = 100 \, g$, Density $d = 10 \, g/cm^3$, Edge length $a = 200 \, pm = 200 \times 10^{-10} \, cm = 2 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
The number of unit cells in $100 \, g$ is given by $N_{unit cells} = \frac{W}{d \times a^3}$.
$N_{unit cells} = \frac{100}{10 \times (2 \times 10^{-8})^3} = \frac{10}{8 \times 10^{-24}} = 1.25 \times 10^{24}$.
Total number of atoms $= Z \times N_{unit cells} = 4 \times 1.25 \times 10^{24} = 5 \times 10^{24} = 0.5 \times 10^{25}$.
153
MediumMCQ
An element (atomic mass $= 100 \ g/mol$) having $bcc$ structure has a unit cell edge of $400 \ pm$. The density of the element is ................. $g/cm^3$.
A
$10.376$
B
$5.188$
C
$7.289$
D
$2.144$

Solution

(B) For a $bcc$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell,$z = 2$.
Given: Atomic mass $M = 100 \ g/mol$,edge length $a = 400 \ pm = 400 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$,and Avogadro's number $N_A = 6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
The formula for density is $\rho = \frac{z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Substituting the values: $\rho = \frac{2 \times 100}{6.023 \times 10^{23} \times (400 \times 10^{-10})^3}$.
$\rho = \frac{200}{6.023 \times 10^{23} \times 64 \times 10^{-24}} = \frac{200}{38.5472} \approx 5.188 \ g/cm^3$.
154
MediumMCQ
Sodium metal crystallizes in a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ lattice with a unit cell edge of $4.29 \ \mathring{A}$. The radius of the sodium atom is approximately ............. $\mathring{A}$.
A
$5.72$
B
$0.93$
C
$1.86$
D
$3.22$

Solution

(C) In a $bcc$ lattice,the atoms touch along the body diagonal.
The relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $4r = \sqrt{3}a$.
Given $a = 4.29 \ \mathring{A}$.
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times 4.29}{4}$.
$r = \frac{1.732 \times 4.29}{4} \approx 1.857 \ \mathring{A}$.
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $1.86 \ \mathring{A}$.
155
DifficultMCQ
Iron exhibits $bcc$ structure at room temperature. Above $900^{\circ}C$,it transforms to $fcc$ structure. The ratio of density of iron at room temperature to that at $900^{\circ}C$ (assuming molar mass and atomic radii of iron remains constant with temperature) is
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{4 \sqrt{3}}{3 \sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{3 \sqrt{3}}{4 \sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) For $bcc$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z_{bcc} = 2$ and the relation between edge length $a$ and atomic radius $r$ is $4r = \sqrt{3}a$,so $a_{bcc} = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
For $fcc$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z_{fcc} = 4$ and the relation between edge length $a$ and atomic radius $r$ is $4r = \sqrt{2}a$,so $a_{fcc} = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{2}}$.
The density $d$ is given by $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{d_{bcc}}{d_{fcc}} = \frac{Z_{bcc}}{Z_{fcc}} \times (\frac{a_{fcc}}{a_{bcc}})^3$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{d_{bcc}}{d_{fcc}} = \frac{2}{4} \times (\frac{4r/\sqrt{2}}{4r/\sqrt{3}})^3 = \frac{1}{2} \times (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}})^3 = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4\sqrt{2}}$.
156
MediumMCQ
An element has a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ structure with a cell edge of $288 \, pm$. The density of the element is $7.2 \, g/cm^{3}$. How many atoms are present in $208 \, g$ of the element?
A
$2.416 \times 10^{24} \, \text{atoms}$
B
$1.208 \times 10^{24} \, \text{atoms}$
C
$4.832 \times 10^{24} \, \text{atoms}$
D
$6.022 \times 10^{23} \, \text{atoms}$

Solution

$(A)$ Volume of the unit cell $= (288 \, pm)^{3} = (288 \times 10^{-10} \, cm)^{3} = 2.3887872 \times 10^{-23} \, cm^{3}$.
Volume of $208 \, g$ of the element $= \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{density}} = \frac{208 \, g}{7.2 \, g \, cm^{-3}} = 28.888 \, cm^{3}$.
Number of unit cells in this volume $= \frac{28.888 \, cm^{3}}{2.3887872 \times 10^{-23} \, cm^{3}/\text{unit cell}} \approx 12.093 \times 10^{23} \, \text{unit cells}$.
Since each $bcc$ unit cell contains $2$ atoms, the total number of atoms $= 2 \times 12.093 \times 10^{23} \approx 2.418 \times 10^{24} \, \text{atoms}$.
157
Medium
$X$-ray diffraction studies show that copper crystallises in an $fcc$ unit cell with cell edge of $3.608 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$. In a separate experiment,copper is determined to have a density of $8.92 \ g / cm^{3}$,calculate the atomic mass of copper.

Solution

(N/A) For an $fcc$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell is $z = 4$.
The formula for density is $d = \frac{z M}{N_{A} a^{3}}$,where $M$ is the atomic mass.
Rearranging for $M$: $M = \frac{d N_{A} a^{3}}{z}$.
Substituting the given values:
$M = \frac{8.92 \ g \ cm^{-3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1} \times (3.608 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^{3}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{8.92 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 46.97 \times 10^{-24}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{2523.36}{40} \approx 63.1 \ g / mol$.
Thus,the atomic mass of copper is $63.1 \ u$.
158
Medium
Silver forms $ccp$ lattice and $X$-ray studies of its crystals show that the edge length of its unit cell is $408.6 \,pm$. Calculate the density of silver ( Atomic mass $= 107.9 \,u$ ).

Solution

Since the lattice is $ccp$, the number of silver atoms per unit cell is $z = 4$.
Molar mass of silver $(M)$ $= 107.9 \,g \,mol^{-1} = 107.9 \times 10^{-3} \,kg \,mol^{-1}$.
Edge length of unit cell $(a)$ $= 408.6 \,pm = 408.6 \times 10^{-12} \,m$.
Density $(d)$ is calculated using the formula: $d = \frac{z \cdot M}{a^3 \cdot N_A}$.
Substituting the values: $d = \frac{4 \times (107.9 \times 10^{-3} \,kg \,mol^{-1})}{(408.6 \times 10^{-12} \,m)^3 \times (6.022 \times 10^{23} \,mol^{-1})}$.
$d = \frac{431.6 \times 10^{-3}}{68.22 \times 10^{-30} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} \,kg \,m^{-3} = 10.5 \times 10^3 \,kg \,m^{-3} = 10.5 \,g \,cm^{-3}$.
159
MediumMCQ
An element with molar mass $2.7 \times 10^{-2} \,kg \,mol^{-1}$ forms a cubic unit cell with edge length $405 \,pm$. If its density is $2.7 \times 10^{3} \,kg \,m^{-3}$, what is the nature of the cubic unit cell?
A
Face-centred cubic $(fcc)$
B
Body-centred cubic $(bcc)$
C
Simple cubic $(sc)$
D
End-centred cubic

Solution

(A) Given:
Density, $d = 2.7 \times 10^{3} \,kg \,m^{-3}$
Molar mass, $M = 2.7 \times 10^{-2} \,kg \,mol^{-1}$
Edge length, $a = 405 \,pm = 4.05 \times 10^{-10} \,m$
Avogadro's number, $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \,mol^{-1}$
Using the formula for density of a unit cell:
$d = \frac{z \cdot M}{a^3 \cdot N_A}$
Rearranging for $z$:
$z = \frac{d \cdot a^3 \cdot N_A}{M}$
Substituting the values:
$z = \frac{(2.7 \times 10^{3}) \cdot (4.05 \times 10^{-10})^3 \cdot (6.022 \times 10^{23})}{2.7 \times 10^{-2}}$
$z = \frac{2.7 \times 10^{3} \cdot 66.43 \times 10^{-30} \cdot 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2.7 \times 10^{-2}}$
$z \approx 4$
Since the number of atoms per unit cell is $4$, the unit cell is face-centred cubic $(fcc)$.
160
Easy
How can you determine the atomic mass of an unknown metal if you know its density and the dimension of its unit cell? Explain.

Solution

(N/A) By knowing the density of an unknown metal and the dimension of its unit cell,the atomic mass of the metal can be determined.
Let $a$ be the edge length of a unit cell of a crystal,$d$ be the density of the metal,$M$ be the atomic mass of the metal,$z$ be the number of atoms in the unit cell,and $N_{A}$ be Avogadro's number.
The density of the unit cell is given by:
$d = \frac{z \times M}{a^{3} \times N_{A}}$
Rearranging the formula to solve for the atomic mass $(M)$:
$M = \frac{d \times a^{3} \times N_{A}}{z}$
By substituting the known values of density $(d)$,edge length $(a)$,Avogadro's number $(N_{A})$,and the number of atoms per unit cell $(z)$ based on the crystal structure (e.g.,$z=1$ for simple cubic,$z=2$ for $BCC$,$z=4$ for $FCC$),the atomic mass $(M)$ can be calculated.
161
Easy
Silver crystallises in $fcc$ lattice. If edge length of the cell is $4.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$ and density is $10.5 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,calculate the atomic mass of silver.

Solution

(N/A) Given: Edge length,$a = 4.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
Density,$d = 10.5 \ g \ cm^{-3}$
For $fcc$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell,$z = 4$
Avogadro's number,$N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$
Using the formula: $d = \frac{z M}{a^3 N_A}$
Rearranging for molar mass $M$: $M = \frac{d a^3 N_A}{z}$
$M = \frac{10.5 \ g \ cm^{-3} \times (4.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}}{4}$
$M = \frac{10.5 \times 67.419 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{4}$
$M = \frac{426.37}{4} \approx 106.59 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
Thus,the atomic mass of silver is approximately $106.59 \ u$.
162
Easy
Niobium crystallises in a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ structure. If the density is $8.55 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,calculate the atomic radius of niobium using its atomic mass $93 \, u$.

Solution

(N/A) Given: Density $(d)$ = $8.55 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,Atomic mass $(M)$ = $93 \, g \, mol^{-1}$,$z$ (for $bcc$) = $2$,Avogadro's number $(N_{A})$ = $6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
Using the formula for density: $d = \frac{z \cdot M}{a^{3} \cdot N_{A}}$.
Rearranging for edge length $(a)$: $a^{3} = \frac{z \cdot M}{d \cdot N_{A}} = \frac{2 \times 93}{8.55 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} \approx 3.612 \times 10^{-23} \, cm^{3}$.
Taking the cube root: $a \approx 3.306 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
For a $bcc$ structure,the relation between radius $(r)$ and edge length $(a)$ is: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \cdot a$.
Substituting the value of $a$: $r = \frac{1.732}{4} \times 3.306 \times 10^{-8} \, cm \approx 1.432 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$ or $0.1432 \, nm$.
163
Easy
Copper crystallises into a $fcc$ lattice with edge length $3.61 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$. Show that the calculated density is in agreement with its measured value of $8.92 \, g \, cm^{-3}$.

Solution

Edge length,$a = 3.61 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
As the lattice is $fcc$ type,the number of atoms per unit cell,$z = 4$.
Atomic mass of copper,$M = 63.5 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
Avogadro's number,$N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
Applying the density formula:
$d = \frac{z \times M}{a^{3} \times N_{A}}$
$d = \frac{4 \times 63.5 \, g \, mol^{-1}}{(3.61 \times 10^{-8} \, cm)^{3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}}$
$d = \frac{254}{47.045881 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} \, g \, cm^{-3}$
$d = \frac{254}{28.33} \, g \, cm^{-3} \approx 8.97 \, g \, cm^{-3}$.
The calculated density $8.97 \, g \, cm^{-3}$ is in close agreement with the measured value of $8.92 \, g \, cm^{-3}$.
164
Easy
Gold (atomic radius $= 0.144 \, nm$) crystallises in a face-centred unit cell. What is the length of a side of the cell?

Solution

(N/A) For a face-centred unit cell $(fcc)$:
$a = 2 \sqrt{2} r$
Given that the atomic radius,$r = 0.144 \, nm$.
Substituting the value of $r$ in the formula:
$a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 0.144 \, nm$
$a = 0.407232 \, nm$
Rounding to three decimal places,the length of a side of the cell is $0.407 \, nm$.
165
Easy
Aluminium crystallises in a cubic close-packed structure. Its metallic radius is $125 \ pm$.
$(i)$ What is the length of the side of the unit cell?
$(ii)$ How many unit cells are there in $1.00 \ cm^3$ of aluminium?

Solution

$(i)$ For a cubic close-packed $(ccp)$ structure, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the metallic radius $(r)$ is given by $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Substituting the value of $r = 125 \ pm$:
$a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 125 \ pm = 353.55 \ pm \approx 354 \ pm$.
$(ii)$ The volume of one unit cell is $a^3 = (354 \ pm)^3 = (354 \times 10^{-10} \ cm)^3 = 4.436 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
The number of unit cells in $1.00 \ cm^3$ is calculated as:
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{1.00 \ cm^3}{4.436 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3} = 2.254 \times 10^{22}$.
166
EasyMCQ
How can the crystal form of ice be examined?
A
By $X$-ray diffraction
B
By infrared spectroscopy
C
By nuclear magnetic resonance
D
By mass spectrometry

Solution

(A) The crystal structure of ice is typically examined using $X$-ray diffraction techniques. $X$-ray diffraction allows scientists to determine the arrangement of water molecules in the crystal lattice of ice,revealing its hexagonal symmetry at atmospheric pressure.
167
EasyMCQ
What is the length of the body diagonal in a $bcc$ structure?
A
$a\sqrt{2}$
B
$a\sqrt{3}$
C
$a\sqrt{5}$
D
$2a$

Solution

(B) In a body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ unit cell,the atoms touch each other along the body diagonal.
Let the edge length of the cube be $a$.
The face diagonal of the cube is $\sqrt{a^2 + a^2} = a\sqrt{2}$.
The body diagonal is the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle formed by the face diagonal and the edge of the cube.
Therefore,the body diagonal length = $\sqrt{(a\sqrt{2})^2 + a^2} = \sqrt{2a^2 + a^2} = \sqrt{3a^2} = a\sqrt{3}$.
168
EasyMCQ
What is the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the radius of the atom $(r)$ in a simple cubic unit cell?
A
$a = r$
B
$a = 2r$
C
$a = 2\sqrt{2}r$
D
$a = \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}r$

Solution

(B) In a simple cubic unit cell,the atoms are present only at the corners of the cube.
These atoms touch each other along the edge of the cube.
Therefore,the edge length $(a)$ is equal to the sum of the radii of two adjacent atoms.
$a = r + r = 2r$.
169
Medium
Derive the formula to determine the density of a unit cell.

Solution

(N/A) Let the edge length of a unit cell of a cubic crystal be $a$ determined by $X$-ray diffraction. Let the density of the solid be $d$ and the molar mass be $M$.
Volume of the unit cell $= a^3$
Mass of the unit cell $= z \times m$
Where,$z =$ number of atoms present in one unit cell and $m =$ mass of a single atom.
Mass of an atom in the unit cell is given by $m = \frac{M}{N_A}$,where $M$ is the molar mass and $N_A$ is the Avogadro constant.
Density of the unit cell $= \frac{\text{Mass of unit cell}}{\text{Volume of unit cell}}$
$d = \frac{z \cdot m}{a^3}$
Substituting the value of $m$:
$d = \frac{z \cdot M}{a^3 \cdot N_A}$
The density of the unit cell is the same as the density of the substance.
Thus,the density of the solid can be determined using $z, M, a,$ and $N_A$.
170
Difficult
Derive the expression for the density $(d)$ of a unit cell: $d = \frac{zM}{a^3 N_A}$.

Solution

(N/A) $1$. Let the edge length of the unit cell be $a \ cm$.
$2$. The volume of the unit cell is $V = a^3 \ cm^3$.
$3$. Let $z$ be the number of atoms per unit cell and $M$ be the molar mass of the substance.
$4$. The mass of one atom is $\frac{M}{N_A}$,where $N_A$ is Avogadro's number.
$5$. The total mass of the unit cell is $z \times \frac{M}{N_A}$.
$6$. Density $(d) = \frac{\text{Mass of unit cell}}{\text{Volume of unit cell}} = \frac{z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
171
EasyMCQ
The density of $KBr$ crystal is $2.75 \, g/cm^3$ and the edge length of the unit cell is $654 \, pm$. Calculate the number of formula units per unit cell and identify the type of unit cell. $(K = 39 \, u, Br = 80 \, u)$.
A
$Z = 1$,Simple Cubic
B
$Z = 2$,Body Centered Cubic
C
$Z = 4$,Face Centered Cubic
D
$Z = 8$,Face Centered Cubic

Solution

(C) Given: Density $(d) = 2.75 \, g/cm^3$,Edge length $(a) = 654 \, pm = 654 \times 10^{-10} \, cm$,Molar mass of $KBr (M) = 39 + 80 = 119 \, g/mol$,Avogadro number $(N_A) = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
Using the formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
$Z = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{M} = \frac{2.75 \times (654 \times 10^{-10})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{119}$.
$Z = \frac{2.75 \times 279.77 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{119} \approx 3.89 \approx 4$.
Since $Z = 4$,the unit cell is $fcc$ (Face Centered Cubic).
172
EasyMCQ
$A$ metal crystallizes in two cubic phases,$fcc$ and $bcc$,whose unit cell edge lengths are $3.5 \ \mathring{A}$ and $3.0 \ \mathring{A}$ respectively. Calculate the ratio of the densities of $fcc$ and $bcc$ phases.
A
$1.23$
B
$0.81$
C
$1.50$
D
$0.67$

Solution

(A) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
For $fcc$ phase,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z_{fcc} = 4$ and edge length $a_1 = 3.5 \ \mathring{A}$.
For $bcc$ phase,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z_{bcc} = 2$ and edge length $a_2 = 3.0 \ \mathring{A}$.
The ratio of densities is: $\frac{\rho_{fcc}}{\rho_{bcc}} = \frac{Z_{fcc}}{Z_{bcc}} \times \left(\frac{a_2}{a_1}\right)^3$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{\rho_{fcc}}{\rho_{bcc}} = \frac{4}{2} \times \left(\frac{3.0}{3.5}\right)^3 = 2 \times (0.857)^3$.
$\frac{\rho_{fcc}}{\rho_{bcc}} = 2 \times 0.6296 \approx 1.26$.
173
EasyMCQ
If the edge length of a unit cell of $Li$ is $351 \, pm$, what is the radius of $Li$ (in $pm$)?
A
$151.8$
B
$124.0$
C
$175.5$
D
$101.3$

Solution

(A) $Li$ crystallizes in a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ structure.
For a $BCC$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $4r = \sqrt{3}a$.
Given: $a = 351 \, pm$.
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times 351}{4} \, pm$.
$r = \frac{1.732 \times 351}{4} \, pm$.
$r = \frac{607.932}{4} \, pm$.
$r = 151.98 \, pm \approx 152 \, pm$.
174
MediumMCQ
$Cu$ metal crystallizes in an $fcc$ or $ccp$ lattice. If the edge length of its unit cell is $361 \ pm$, what is the radius of the $Cu$ atom (in $pm$)?
A
$127.6$
B
$157$
C
$181$
D
$108$

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 $a = 361 \ pm$:
$r = \frac{361}{2 \times 1.414} \approx \frac{361}{2.828} \approx 127.6 \ pm$.
Thus, the radius of the $Cu$ atom is approximately $127.6 \ pm$.
175
MediumMCQ
If $Na$ metal crystallizes in a $bcc$ crystal structure and the edge length is $4.29 \ \mathop A\limits^o$,what is the radius of $Na$?
A
$1.86 \ \mathop A\limits^o$
B
$2.15 \ \mathop A\limits^o$
C
$1.52 \ \mathop A\limits^o$
D
$3.72 \ \mathop A\limits^o$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ (body-centered cubic) structure,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by: $4r = \sqrt{3}a$.
Given $a = 4.29 \ \mathop A\limits^o$.
Substituting the value: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times 4.29}{4}$.
$r = \frac{1.732 \times 4.29}{4} \approx 1.857 \ \mathop A\limits^o$.
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $r = 1.86 \ \mathop A\limits^o$.
176
EasyMCQ
Niobium crystallizes in a $bcc$ structure. If its density is $8.55 \, g/cm^3$, calculate the atomic radius of niobium. [Atomic mass of $Nb = 93 \, u$] (in $pm$)
A
$143.1$
B
$125.5$
C
$160.2$
D
$185.4$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ structure, the number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 2$.
The density formula is given by $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Substituting the values: $8.55 = \frac{2 \times 93}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times a^3}$.
$a^3 = \frac{186}{8.55 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} = 3.614 \times 10^{-23} \, cm^3$.
$a = (36.14 \times 10^{-24})^{1/3} = 3.306 \times 10^{-8} \, cm = 330.6 \, pm$.
For $bcc$, the relationship between radius $r$ and edge length $a$ is $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$.
$r = \frac{1.732}{4} \times 330.6 \, pm = 0.433 \times 330.6 \, pm = 143.15 \, pm$.
177
EasyMCQ
An element has an $fcc$ structure. If its edge length is $200 \, pm$, calculate the density of this element having a mass of $200 \, g$. $[200 \, g$ of the element contains $24 \times 10^{23}$ atoms.$]$
A
$41.6 \, g/cm^3$
B
$20.8 \, g/cm^3$
C
$83.2 \, g/cm^3$
D
$10.4 \, g/cm^3$

Solution

(A) The density $\rho$ is given by the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: Edge length $a = 200 \, pm = 200 \times 10^{-10} \, cm = 2 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
For $fcc$ structure, number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 4$.
Total number of atoms $N = 24 \times 10^{23}$ and total mass $m = 200 \, g$.
First, calculate the molar mass $M$: $M = \frac{m \times N_A}{N} = \frac{200 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{24 \times 10^{23}} \approx 5.018 \, g/mol$.
Now, calculate density: $\rho = \frac{4 \times 5.018}{(6.022 \times 10^{23}) \times (2 \times 10^{-8})^3} = \frac{20.072}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 8 \times 10^{-24}} = \frac{20.072}{4.8176} \approx 4.16 \, g/cm^3$.
(Note: Based on the provided input, the calculation yields $4.16 \, g/cm^3$. If the input $24 \times 10^{23}$ was intended to be $2.4 \times 10^{23}$, the result would be $41.6 \, g/cm^3$. Given the options, $41.6 \, g/cm^3$ is the intended answer.)
178
EasyMCQ
An element has a $bcc$ structure. If its edge length is $250 \, pm$ and its density is $8 \, g/cm^3$,calculate its molar mass and the radius of the atom.
A
$M = 37.64 \, g/mol, r = 108.25 \, pm$
B
$M = 40.00 \, g/mol, r = 110.00 \, pm$
C
$M = 35.50 \, g/mol, r = 105.50 \, pm$
D
$M = 38.20 \, g/mol, r = 109.00 \, pm$

Solution

(A) Given: $bcc$ structure,$Z = 2$,$a = 250 \, pm = 250 \times 10^{-10} \, cm$,$d = 8 \, g/cm^3$,$N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
Using the formula $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$:
$M = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{Z} = \frac{8 \times (250 \times 10^{-10})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2}$.
$M = 4 \times 15.625 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} = 37.6375 \approx 37.64 \, g/mol$.
For $bcc$ structure,the relation between radius $r$ and edge length $a$ is $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times a$.
$r = \frac{1.732}{4} \times 250 \, pm = 0.433 \times 250 = 108.25 \, pm$.
179
EasyMCQ
$Fe$ crystallizes in a $bcc$ lattice. If the edge length is $286.65 \,pm$ and the density is $7.874 \,g/cm^3$, calculate the Avogadro number. $(Fe = 55.845 \,u)$
A
$6.022 \times 10^{23} \,mol^{-1}$
B
$6.045 \times 10^{23} \,mol^{-1}$
C
$5.980 \times 10^{23} \,mol^{-1}$
D
$6.120 \times 10^{23} \,mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ unit cell, the number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 2$.
The density formula is given by $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Here, $d = 7.874 \,g/cm^3$, $Z = 2$, $M = 55.845 \,g/mol$, and $a = 286.65 \,pm = 286.65 \times 10^{-10} \,cm$.
Rearranging for $N_A$: $N_A = \frac{Z \times M}{d \times a^3}$.
$N_A = \frac{2 \times 55.845}{7.874 \times (286.65 \times 10^{-10})^3}$.
$N_A = \frac{111.69}{7.874 \times 23.556 \times 10^{-24}}$.
$N_A \approx 6.022 \times 10^{23} \,mol^{-1}$.
180
EasyMCQ
Which method is used to determine the edge length of a unit cell?
A
$X$-ray diffraction
B
Mass spectrometry
C
Infrared spectroscopy
D
Nuclear magnetic resonance

Solution

(A) The edge length of a unit cell is determined using $X$-ray diffraction techniques. By measuring the diffraction angles of $X$-rays incident on the crystal lattice,the interplanar spacing $(d)$ can be calculated using Bragg's Law,$n\lambda = 2d \sin \theta$. From these spacings,the unit cell dimensions (edge length $a$) are derived.
181
Medium
Fill in the blanks:
$1.$ Density of unit cell $(d) = ........$
$2.$ Mass of atoms present in unit cell $(m) = ........$

Solution

(N/A) $1.$ The density $(d)$ of a unit cell is given by the formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$,where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$M$ is the molar mass,$a$ is the edge length of the unit cell,and $N_A$ is Avogadro's number.
$2.$ The mass of atoms present in a unit cell $(m)$ is given by: $m = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A}$,where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$M$ is the molar mass,and $N_A$ is Avogadro's number.
182
MediumMCQ
An element with molar mass $2.7 \times 10^{-2} \ kg \ mol^{-1}$ forms a cubic unit cell with edge length $405 \ pm$. If its density is $2.7 \times 10^{3} \ kg \ m^{-3},$ the radius of the element is approximately......... $\times 10^{-12} \ m$ (to the nearest integer).
A
$140$
B
$150$
C
$148$
D
$143$

Solution

(D) The density formula is $d = \frac{z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: $M = 2.7 \times 10^{-2} \ kg \ mol^{-1}$,$a = 405 \times 10^{-12} \ m$,$d = 2.7 \times 10^3 \ kg \ m^{-3}$,$N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $2.7 \times 10^3 = \frac{z \times 2.7 \times 10^{-2}}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (405 \times 10^{-12})^3}$.
Solving for $z$: $z = \frac{2.7 \times 10^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 6.643 \times 10^{-29}}{2.7 \times 10^{-2}} \approx 4$.
Since $z = 4$,the unit cell is face-centered cubic $(fcc)$.
For $fcc$,the relation between edge length $a$ and radius $r$ is $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$,so $r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
$r = \frac{405 \times 10^{-12}}{2 \times 1.414} = \frac{405 \times 10^{-12}}{2.828} \approx 143.2 \times 10^{-12} \ m$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,$r = 143 \times 10^{-12} \ m$.
183
DifficultMCQ
$A$ diatomic molecule $X_2$ has a body-centred cubic (bcc) structure with a cell edge of $300 \ pm$. The density of the molecule is $6.17 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. The number of molecules present in $200 \ g$ of $X_2$ is (Avogadro constant $N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$) (in $N_A$)
A
$8$
B
$40$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) The density formula is $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$, where $Z = 2$ for a $bcc$ structure.
Given $\rho = 6.17 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, $a = 300 \ pm = 300 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$, and $N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $6.17 = \frac{2 \times M}{6 \times 10^{23} \times (300 \times 10^{-10})^3}$.
$6.17 = \frac{2 \times M}{6 \times 10^{23} \times 27 \times 10^{-24}} = \frac{2 \times M}{16.2}$.
$M = \frac{6.17 \times 16.2}{2} \approx 50 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of molecules $= \frac{\text{mass}}{M} \times N_A = \frac{200 \ g}{50 \ g \ mol^{-1}} \times N_A = 4 \ N_A$.
184
EasyMCQ
An element has a body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ structure with a cell edge of $288 \ pm$. The atomic radius is $...... \ pm$.
A
$\frac{4}{\sqrt{2}} \times 288$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 288$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{4} \times 288$
D
$\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}} \times 288$

Solution

(B) For a body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ structure, the relationship between the atomic radius $(r)$ and the edge length $(a)$ is given by the formula: $\sqrt{3} a = 4 r$.
Given that the edge length $a = 288 \ pm$, we can calculate the radius $r$ as follows:
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times a$
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 288 \ pm$.
185
DifficultMCQ
Niobium crystallises in a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ structure. If the density is $8.55 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, then the atomic radius of niobium is (atomic mass of niobium $= 93 \ u$) (in $pm$)
A
$163$
B
$143$
C
$182$
D
$152$

Solution

(B) Given:
Density $(\rho) = 8.55 \ g \ cm^{-3}$
Atomic mass $(M) = 93 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
For $bcc$ structure, number of atoms per unit cell $(Z) = 2$.
Avogadro's number $(N_A) = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Using the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
$8.55 = \frac{2 \times 93}{a^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}$
$a^3 = \frac{186}{8.55 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} = 3.614 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
$a = (3.614 \times 10^{-23})^{1/3} \ cm = 3.306 \times 10^{-8} \ cm = 330.6 \ pm$
For $bcc$ structure, the relation between radius $(r)$ and edge length $(a)$ is: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$
$r = \frac{1.732}{4} \times 330.6 \ pm = 0.433 \times 330.6 \ pm \approx 143 \ pm$.
186
MediumMCQ
$A$ certain element crystallises in a $bcc$ lattice of unit cell edge length $27 \mathring{A}$. If the same element under the same conditions crystallises in the $fcc$ lattice,the edge length of the unit cell in $\mathring{A}$ will be .........
(Round off to the Nearest Integer).
[Assume each lattice point has a single atom]
[Assume $\sqrt{3}=1.73, \sqrt{2}=1.41$]
A
$33$
B
$22$
C
$11$
D
$44$

Solution

(A) For $bcc$ lattice,the relation between edge length $a_1$ and atomic radius $r$ is $\sqrt{3} a_1 = 4 r$,so $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a_1$.
Given $a_1 = 27 \mathring{A}$,$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 27$.
For $fcc$ lattice,the relation between edge length $a_2$ and atomic radius $r$ is $\sqrt{2} a_2 = 4 r$,so $a_2 = \frac{4 r}{\sqrt{2}} = 2 \sqrt{2} r$.
Substituting the value of $r$: $a_2 = 2 \sqrt{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 27 = \frac{\sqrt{6}}{2} \times 27$.
Using $\sqrt{6} = \sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{3} = 1.41 \times 1.73 = 2.4393$.
$a_2 = \frac{2.4393}{2} \times 27 = 1.21965 \times 27 = 32.93$.
Rounding off to the nearest integer,we get $33 \mathring{A}$.
187
MediumMCQ
The unit cell of copper corresponds to a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ lattice with an edge length of $3.596 \, \mathring{A}$. The calculated density of copper in $kg / m^{3}$ is ....... .
[Molar mass of $Cu = 63.54 \, g/mol$; Avogadro Number $= 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$]
A
$3596$
B
$1047$
C
$9077$
D
$4577$

Solution

(C) For an $FCC$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$.
The formula for density $(d)$ is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^{3}}$.
Given: $Z = 4$,$M = 63.54 \, g/mol = 0.06354 \, kg/mol$,$N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$,and $a = 3.596 \, \mathring{A} = 3.596 \times 10^{-10} \, m$.
Substituting the values: $d = \frac{4 \times 0.06354}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (3.596 \times 10^{-10})^{3}} \approx 9076.6 \, kg/m^{3}$.
Thus,the density is approximately $9077 \, kg/m^{3}$.
188
MediumMCQ
$A$ copper complex crystallising in a $CCP$ lattice with a cell edge of $0.4518 \ nm$ has been revealed by employing $X$-ray diffraction studies. The density of the copper complex is found to be $7.62 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. The molar mass of the copper complex is $..... \ g \ mol^{-1}$. (Nearest integer)
[Given : $N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$]
A
$106$
B
$560$
C
$780$
D
$230$

Solution

(A) For a $CCP$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell is $z = 4$.
The formula for density is $d = \frac{z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^{3}}$.
Given: $d = 7.62 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$a = 0.4518 \ nm = 0.4518 \times 10^{-7} \ cm$,$N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging for molar mass $M$: $M = \frac{d \times N_{A} \times a^{3}}{z}$.
$M = \frac{7.62 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (0.4518 \times 10^{-7})^{3}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{7.62 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 9.223 \times 10^{-23}}{4} \approx 105.8 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,we get $106 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
189
Medium
How is the density of a unit cell calculated?

Solution

The density of a unit cell is calculated using the formula:
$d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^{3} \times 10^{-30}} \text{ g/cm}^{3}$
Where:
$Z = \text{Number of atoms per unit cell}$
$M = \text{Molar mass in g/mol}$
$N_{A} = \text{Avogadro's number } (6.022 \times 10^{23} \text{ mol}^{-1})$
$a = \text{Edge length of the unit cell in picometers (pm)}$
$d = \text{Density of the unit cell in g/cm}^{3}$
190
Difficult
Derive the expression to calculate the density of a unit cell.

Solution

Let the edge length of the unit cell be $a \ pm$.
$\therefore$ Volume of the unit cell $= a^{3} \times 10^{-30} \ cm^{3}$.
Let the number of atoms present per unit cell be $Z$.
The mass of one atom is given by $m = \frac{M}{N_{A}}$,where $M$ is the molar mass and $N_{A}$ is Avogadro's number.
The total mass of the unit cell is $\frac{Z \times M}{N_{A}}$.
The density $(d)$ of a unit cell is defined as the ratio of the total mass of the unit cell to the total volume of the unit cell.
$d = \frac{\text{Total mass of unit cell}}{\text{Total volume of unit cell}} = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^{3} \times 10^{-30}} \ g/cm^{3}$.
191
DifficultMCQ
The crystal of $CsBr$ has an edge length of $437 \ pm$. If the density of the crystal is $4.24 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, determine the type of crystal structure of $CsBr$ (Atomic mass of $Cs = 133, Br = 80$).
A
$bcc$
B
$fcc$
C
$hcp$
D
$simple \ cubic$

Solution

(A) Given: Edge length $(a) = 437 \ pm = 437 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$.
Density $(d) = 4.24 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
Molar mass $(M)$ of $CsBr = 133 + 80 = 213 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Avogadro's number $(N_A) = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Using the density formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Rearranging for $Z$: $Z = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{M}$.
Substituting the values: $Z = \frac{4.24 \times (437 \times 10^{-10})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{213}$.
$Z = \frac{4.24 \times 83.45 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{213} \approx \frac{213.1}{213} \approx 1$.
Since the number of formula units per unit cell $(Z)$ is $1$, the crystal structure corresponds to a $CsCl$ type structure, which is a body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ lattice.
192
MediumMCQ
Copper crystallises in $fcc$ unit cell with cell edge length of $3.608 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$. The density of copper is $8.92 \, g \, cm^{-3}$. Calculate the atomic mass of copper. (In $u$)
A
$31.55$
B
$60$
C
$65$
D
$63.1$

Solution

(D) The formula for density is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
For an $fcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 4$.
The edge length $a = 3.608 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
Avogadro's number $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \, mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $8.92 = \frac{4 \times M}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (3.608 \times 10^{-8})^3}$.
$8.92 = \frac{4 \times M}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 46.96 \times 10^{-24}}$.
$M = \frac{8.92 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 46.96 \times 10^{-24}}{4}$.
$M = 63.1 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
Thus,the atomic mass of copper is $63.1 \, u$.
193
MediumMCQ
The distance between $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ ions in solid $NaCl$ of density $2.165 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ is $........ \times 10^{-10} \ m$. (Nearest Integer)
(Given : $N_{A} = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$,Molar mass of $NaCl = 58.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$10$
B
$1$
C
$52$
D
$28$

Solution

(D) For $NaCl$ crystal,the number of formula units per unit cell $Z = 4$.
The density formula is given by $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^{3}}$.
Substituting the values: $2.165 = \frac{4 \times 58.5}{6.02 \times 10^{23} \times a^{3}}$.
$a^{3} = \frac{234}{2.165 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23}} \approx 179.5 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}$.
$a = \sqrt[3]{179.5} \times 10^{-8} \ cm \approx 5.64 \times 10^{-8} \ cm = 5.64 \times 10^{-10} \ m$.
The distance between $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ ions is $r_{Na^{+}} + r_{Cl^{-}} = \frac{a}{2}$.
Distance $= \frac{5.64 \times 10^{-10}}{2} = 2.82 \times 10^{-10} \ m$.
The nearest integer is $3$ (Note: Based on the provided options,the closest value is $28$ if considering $10^{-11} \ m$ or similar,but mathematically the result is $3$. Given the options,$28$ is likely a typo for $3$ or $2.8$). Assuming the question asks for the value in $10^{-11} \ m$,the answer is $28$.
194
DifficultMCQ
An element $M$ crystallises in a body-centred cubic unit cell with a cell edge of $300 \, pm$. The density of the element is $6.0 \, g \, cm^{-3}$. The number of atoms present in $180 \, g$ of the element is $............ \times 10^{23}$ (Nearest integer).
A
$21$
B
$20$
C
$19$
D
$22$

Solution

(D) For a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell is $Z = 2$.
The density formula is given by $\rho = \frac{Z \times M_{atomic}}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: $\rho = 6.0 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,$a = 300 \, pm = 300 \times 10^{-10} \, cm = 3 \times 10^{-8} \, cm$.
$6.0 = \frac{2 \times M_{atomic}}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (3 \times 10^{-8})^3}$.
$6.0 = \frac{2 \times M_{atomic}}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 27 \times 10^{-24}} = \frac{2 \times M_{atomic}}{16.2594}$.
$M_{atomic} = \frac{6.0 \times 16.2594}{2} = 48.7782 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles in $180 \, g = \frac{180}{48.7782} \approx 3.6902 \, mol$.
Number of atoms $= \text{moles} \times N_A = 3.6902 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 22.22 \times 10^{23}$.
The nearest integer is $22$.
195
MediumMCQ
Metal $M$ crystallizes into a $FCC$ lattice with the edge length of $4.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$. The atomic mass of the metal is $........ \ g/mol$. (Nearest integer). (Use: $N_{A} = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$,density of metal,$d = 9.03 \ g \ cm^{-3}$)
A
$88$
B
$86$
C
$85$
D
$87$

Solution

(D) For an $FCC$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell,$Z = 4$.
Given edge length,$a = 4.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Density,$d = 9.03 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
Avogadro's number,$N_{A} = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
The formula for density is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^{3}}$.
Rearranging for molar mass $M$: $M = \frac{d \times N_{A} \times a^{3}}{Z}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{9.03 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23} \times (4.0 \times 10^{-8})^{3}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{9.03 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23} \times 64 \times 10^{-24}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{9.03 \times 6.02 \times 6.4}{4} = 86.97 \ g/mol$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,$M \approx 87 \ g/mol$.
196
MediumMCQ
Ionic radii of cation $A^{+}$ and anion $B^{-}$ are $102 \ pm$ and $181 \ pm$ respectively. These ions are allowed to crystallize into an ionic solid. This crystal has cubic close packing for $B^{-}$ and $A^{+}$ is present in all octahedral voids. The edge length of the unit cell of the crystal $AB$ is $pm$.
A
$566$
B
$555$
C
$544$
D
$533$

Solution

(A) In a crystal where the anion forms a cubic close packing $(CCP)$ and the cation occupies all octahedral voids,the structure is of the $NaCl$ type.
For an $NaCl$ type structure,the edge length $a$ is related to the ionic radii of the cation $(r_{+})$ and the anion $(r_{-})$ by the formula: $a = 2(r_{+} + r_{-})$.
Given: $r_{+} = 102 \ pm$ and $r_{-} = 181 \ pm$.
Substituting the values: $a = 2(102 \ pm + 181 \ pm)$.
$a = 2(283 \ pm) = 566 \ pm$.
197
DifficultMCQ
Polonium (atomic mass = $209$) crystallises in a simple cubic structure with a density of $9.32 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. Its lattice parameter (in $pm$) is closest to:
A
$421$
B
$334$
C
$481$
D
$193$

Solution

(B) For a simple cubic structure $(SCC)$, the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $1$.
Density $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Given: $\rho = 9.32 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, $M = 209 \ g \ mol^{-1}$, and $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
$a^3 = \frac{1 \times 209}{9.32 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} = 3.724 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3 = 37.24 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3$.
$a = \sqrt[3]{37.24 \times 10^{-24}} \approx 3.34 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Since $1 \ cm = 10^{10} \ pm$, $a \approx 3.34 \times 10^{-8} \times 10^{10} \ pm = 334 \ pm$.
198
MediumMCQ
Copper (atomic mass $= 63.5$) crystallises in a $fcc$ lattice and has density $8.93 \, g \, cm^{-3}$. The radius of copper atom is closest to $.... \, pm$.
A
$361.6$
B
$511.4$
C
$127.8$
D
$102.8$

Solution

(C) Given,density of copper lattice $\rho = 8.93 \, g \, cm^{-3}$.
Number of atoms in $fcc$ lattice,$Z = 4$.
Using the formula,$\rho = \frac{M \times Z}{N_{A} \times a^{3}}$
$a^{3} = \frac{M \times Z}{\rho \times N_{A}} = \frac{63.5 \times 4}{8.93 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} \approx 47.2 \times 10^{-24} \, cm^{3}$.
$a = (47.2 \times 10^{-24})^{1/3} \approx 3.61 \times 10^{-8} \, cm = 361 \, pm$.
In $fcc$ lattice,the relation between edge length $a$ and radius $r$ is $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
$r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{361}{2 \times 1.414} \approx 127.8 \, pm$.
199
MediumMCQ
The radius of $K^{+}$ is $133 \ pm$ and that of $Cl^{-}$ is $181 \ pm$. The volume of the unit cell of $KCl$ expressed in $10^{-22} \ cm^{3}$ is
A
$0.31$
B
$1.21$
C
$2.48$
D
$6.28$

Solution

(C) $KCl$ crystallizes in a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ structure,where the edge length $a$ is related to the ionic radii by the formula: $a = 2(r_{K^{+}} + r_{Cl^{-}})$.
Given,$r_{K^{+}} = 133 \ pm$ and $r_{Cl^{-}} = 181 \ pm$.
$a = 2(133 + 181) = 2(314) = 628 \ pm$.
Converting edge length to centimeters: $a = 628 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 6.28 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
The volume of the unit cell is $V = a^{3}$.
$V = (6.28 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^{3} = 247.97 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3} \approx 2.48 \times 10^{-22} \ cm^{3}$.

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