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DifficultMCQ
If the angle of incidence of $X$-ray of wavelength $3 \mathring{A}$ which produces a second order diffracted beam from the $(100)$ planes in a simple cubic lattice with interlayer spacing $a = 6 \mathring{A}$ is $30^{\circ}$,the angle of incidence that produces a first order diffracted beam from the $(200)$ planes is $.... \, ^{\circ}$
A
$15$
B
$45$
C
$30$
D
$60$

Solution

(C) According to Bragg's equation,$n \lambda = 2 d \sin \theta$.
For the $(100)$ plane,the interplanar spacing is $d_{100} = \frac{a}{\sqrt{1^2+0^2+0^2}} = a = 6 \mathring{A}$.
Given $n=2, \lambda=3 \mathring{A}, \theta=30^{\circ}$,the equation holds: $2 \times 3 = 2 \times 6 \times \sin 30^{\circ} = 6 \times 1 = 6$.
For the $(200)$ plane,the interplanar spacing is $d_{200} = \frac{a}{\sqrt{2^2+0^2+0^2}} = \frac{a}{2} = \frac{6}{2} = 3 \mathring{A}$.
For the first order diffraction $(n=1)$ with the same wavelength $\lambda = 3 \mathring{A}$,we have $1 \times 3 = 2 \times 3 \times \sin \theta$.
$3 = 6 \sin \theta$ $\Rightarrow \sin \theta = 0.5$ $\Rightarrow \theta = 30^{\circ}$.
202
MediumMCQ
The inter-planar spacing between the $(2, 2, 1)$ planes of a cubic lattice of length $450 \, pm$ is $.... \, pm$
A
$50$
B
$150$
C
$300$
D
$450$

Solution

(B) The inter-planar distance $d$ for a cubic lattice is given by the formula: $d = \frac{a}{\sqrt{h^2+k^2+l^2}}$
Given,the edge length of the cubic lattice $a = 450 \, pm$.
For the $(2, 2, 1)$ plane,the Miller indices are $h=2, k=2, l=1$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$d = \frac{450}{\sqrt{(2)^2+(2)^2+(1)^2}}$
$d = \frac{450}{\sqrt{4+4+1}}$
$d = \frac{450}{\sqrt{9}}$
$d = \frac{450}{3} = 150 \, pm$
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
203
MediumMCQ
To obtain a diffraction peak for a crystalline solid with interplane distance equal to the wavelength of incident $X$-ray radiation,the angle of incidence should be $....\,^{\circ}$
A
$90$
B
$0$
C
$30$
D
$60$

Solution

(C) According to Bragg's equation,$n\lambda = 2d\sin\theta$.
Given that the interplane distance $d = \lambda$ and assuming the first-order diffraction $(n = 1)$.
Substituting these values into the equation: $1 \times \lambda = 2 \times \lambda \times \sin\theta$.
Dividing both sides by $\lambda$,we get $1 = 2\sin\theta$,which simplifies to $\sin\theta = \frac{1}{2}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \arcsin(0.5) = 30^{\circ}$.
204
DifficultMCQ
$A$ metal with an atomic radius of $141.4 \, pm$ crystallises in the face-centred cubic structure. The volume of the unit cell in $pm^3$ is $.... . \times 10^7$.
A
$2.74$
B
$2.19$
C
$6.40$
D
$9.20$

Solution

(C) The correct option is $C$.
Given, atomic radius of the metal, $r = 141.4 \, pm$.
For a face-centred cubic $(fcc)$ structure, the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the atomic radius $r$ is given by $r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
Rearranging for $a$, we get $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Substituting the values: $a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 141.4 = 400 \, pm$.
The volume of the unit cell is $V = a^3$.
$V = (400 \, pm)^3 = 64,000,000 \, pm^3 = 64 \times 10^6 \, pm^3$.
This can be expressed as $6.4 \times 10^7 \, pm^3$.
205
MediumMCQ
Iron oxide $FeO$ crystallises in a cubic lattice with a unit cell edge length of $5.0 \ \mathring{A}$. If the density of the $FeO$ in the crystal is $4.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,then the number of $FeO$ units present per unit cell is $...........$ (Nearest integer).
Given: Molar mass of $Fe$ and $O$ is $56$ and $16 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ respectively.
$N_{A} = 6.0 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$
A
$2$
B
$6$
C
$8$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The density formula for a unit cell is given by $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^3}$.
Here,$d = 4.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$M = 56 + 16 = 72 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$a = 5.0 \ \mathring{A} = 5.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,and $N_{A} = 6.0 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $4.0 = \frac{Z \times 72}{6.0 \times 10^{23} \times (5.0 \times 10^{-8})^3}$.
$4.0 = \frac{Z \times 72}{6.0 \times 10^{23} \times 125 \times 10^{-24}}$.
$4.0 = \frac{Z \times 72}{0.075}$.
$Z = \frac{4.0 \times 0.075}{72} \approx 4.166$.
The nearest integer value for the number of $FeO$ units per unit cell is $4$.
206
DifficultMCQ
$A$ metal $M$ crystallizes into two lattices: face-centered cubic $(fcc)$ and body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ with unit cell edge lengths of $2.0 \ \mathring{A}$ and $2.5 \ \mathring{A}$ respectively. The ratio of densities of the $fcc$ lattice to the $bcc$ lattice for the metal $M$ is $...........$ (Nearest integer).
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) The density $d$ of a unit cell is given by the formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^3}$,where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$M$ is the molar mass,$N_{A}$ is Avogadro's number,and $a$ is the edge length.
For $fcc$,$Z = 4$ and $a = 2.0 \ \mathring{A}$.
For $bcc$,$Z = 2$ and $a = 2.5 \ \mathring{A}$.
The ratio of densities is: $\frac{d_{fcc}}{d_{bcc}} = \frac{4 \times M / (N_{A} \times 2.0^3)}{2 \times M / (N_{A} \times 2.5^3)}$.
$\frac{d_{fcc}}{d_{bcc}} = \frac{4}{8} \times \frac{15.625}{1} = 0.5 \times 15.625 = 7.8125$.
The nearest integer is $8$.
207
MediumMCQ
The correct relationship between unit cell edge length '$a$' and radius of sphere '$r$' for face-centred and body-centred cubic structures respectively are:
A
$r = 2 \sqrt{2} a$ and $\sqrt{3} r = 4 a$
B
$r = 2 \sqrt{2} a$ and $4 r = \sqrt{3} a$
C
$2 \sqrt{2} r = a$ and $4 r = \sqrt{3} a$
D
$2 \sqrt{2} r = a$ and $\sqrt{3} r = 4 a$

Solution

(C) For Face-Centred Cubic $(FCC)$ structure:
In $FCC$,the atoms touch along the face diagonal.
The face diagonal is $a \sqrt{2} = 4 r$.
Therefore,$a = 2 \sqrt{2} r$ or $r = \frac{a}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
For Body-Centred Cubic $(BCC)$ structure:
In $BCC$,the atoms touch along the body diagonal.
The body diagonal is $a \sqrt{3} = 4 r$.
Therefore,$r = \frac{\sqrt{3} a}{4}$ or $4 r = \sqrt{3} a$.
Comparing these with the given options,the correct relationships are $2 \sqrt{2} r = a$ and $4 r = \sqrt{3} a$.
208
MediumMCQ
An atomic substance $A$ of molar mass $12 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ has a cubic crystal structure with an edge length of $300 \ pm$. The number of atoms present in one unit cell of $A$ is $.....$ (Nearest integer). Given the density of $A$ is $3.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and $N_{A} = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The density formula for a cubic unit cell is given by $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^3}$.
Given values:
$d = 3.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$
$M = 12 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
$a = 300 \ pm = 300 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
$N_{A} = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$
Rearranging for $Z$:
$Z = \frac{d \times N_{A} \times a^3}{M}$
Substituting the values:
$Z = \frac{3.0 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23} \times (3 \times 10^{-8})^3}{12}$
$Z = \frac{3.0 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23} \times 27 \times 10^{-24}}{12}$
$Z = \frac{3.0 \times 6.02 \times 27 \times 10^{-1}}{12}$
$Z = \frac{487.62 \times 0.1}{12} = \frac{48.762}{12} \approx 4.06$
The nearest integer is $4$.
209
MediumMCQ
Sodium metal crystallizes in a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ lattice with a unit cell edge length of $4 \ \mathring{A}$. The radius of the sodium atom is $..... \times 10^{-1} \ \mathring{A}$ (Nearest integer).
A
$14$
B
$15$
C
$16$
D
$17$

Solution

(D) For a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ lattice,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by: $\sqrt{3} \ a = 4 \ r$.
Given $a = 4 \ \mathring{A}$,we substitute the value into the equation:
$\sqrt{3} \times 4 = 4 \ r$.
$r = \sqrt{3} \ \mathring{A} \approx 1.732 \ \mathring{A}$.
To express this in the form $..... \times 10^{-1} \ \mathring{A}$,we multiply by $10/10$:
$r = 17.32 \times 10^{-1} \ \mathring{A}$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,we get $17 \times 10^{-1} \ \mathring{A}$.
210
AdvancedMCQ
The edge length of a unit cell of a metal having a molar mass of $75 \ g/mol$ is $5 \ \mathring{A}$. It crystallizes in a cubic lattice. If the density is $2 \ g/cm^3$, find the radius of the metal atom in $pm$. (Given: $N_A = 6 \times 10^{23}$)
A
$349$
B
$654$
C
$216.5$
D
$258$

Solution

(C) The formula for density is $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: $\rho = 2 \ g/cm^3$, $M = 75 \ g/mol$, $a = 5 \ \mathring{A} = 5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$, $N_A = 6 \times 10^{23}$.
Calculating $Z$:
$Z = \frac{\rho \times N_A \times a^3}{M} = \frac{2 \times 6 \times 10^{23} \times (5 \times 10^{-8})^3}{75} = \frac{12 \times 10^{23} \times 125 \times 10^{-24}}{75} = \frac{1500 \times 10^{-1}}{75} = \frac{150}{75} = 2$.
Since $Z = 2$, the crystal structure is Body-Centered Cubic $(BCC)$.
For a $BCC$ structure, the relation between radius $r$ and edge length $a$ is $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$.
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 5 \ \mathring{A} = 1.732 \times 1.25 \ \mathring{A} = 2.165 \ \mathring{A}$.
Converting to $pm$: $2.165 \ \mathring{A} = 2.165 \times 100 \ pm = 216.5 \ pm$.
211
MediumMCQ
$A$ crystalline solid of a pure substance has a face-centred cubic structure with a cell edge of $400 \ pm$. If the density of the substance in the crystal is $8 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, then the number of atoms present in $256 \ g$ of the crystal is $N \times 10^{24}$. The value of $N$ is
A
$8$
B
$9$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) For a face-centred cubic $(FCC)$ structure, the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$.
The density formula is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$, where $a = 400 \ pm = 400 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$.
Substituting the values: $8 = \frac{4 \times M}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (400 \times 10^{-10})^3}$.
Solving for molar mass $(M)$: $M = \frac{8 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 64 \times 10^{-24}}{4} = 77.08 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ (approx $76.8 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ based on standard calculation).
Number of moles in $256 \ g$ is $n = \frac{256}{76.8} = 3.33 \ mol$.
Number of atoms = $n \times N_A \times Z$ (since there are $4$ atoms per mole of unit cells, but here we calculate total atoms in the mass).
Total atoms = $\frac{256}{76.8} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 1$ (as $M$ is mass per mole of atoms) = $2.007 \times 10^{24} \ atoms$.
Thus, $N = 2$.
212
DifficultMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms in $0.3 \ g$ of a metal if it forms a $bcc$ structure,given that $[\rho \times a^3 = 3 \times 10^{-22} \ g]$.
A
$1.0 \times 10^{21}$
B
$2.0 \times 10^{21}$
C
$3.0 \times 10^{21}$
D
$4.0 \times 10^{21}$

Solution

(B) For a $bcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell is $n = 2$.
The mass of one unit cell is given by the product of density $(\rho)$ and volume $(a^3)$,which is $\rho \times a^3 = 3 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
The number of unit cells in $0.3 \ g$ of the metal is $\frac{\text{Total mass}}{\text{Mass of one unit cell}} = \frac{0.3 \ g}{3 \times 10^{-22} \ g} = 1.0 \times 10^{21}$ unit cells.
Since each $bcc$ unit cell contains $2$ atoms,the total number of atoms is $2 \times (1.0 \times 10^{21}) = 2.0 \times 10^{21}$ atoms.
213
EasyMCQ
Identify the instrument used to determine the crystal structure from the following:
A
$X$-ray diffractometer
B
$UV$-Visible spectrophotometer
C
Scanning electron microscope
D
Transmission electron microscope

Solution

(A) $X$-Ray Diffraction $(XRD)$:
- It is an experimental technique used to determine the atomic and molecular structure of a crystal,where the crystalline lattice causes an incident beam of $X$-rays to diffract into many specific directions.
- It is primarily used to obtain the three-dimensional molecular structure of a crystal.
- $A$ purified sample at high concentration is crystallized,and these crystals are exposed to an $X$-ray beam to analyze the diffraction pattern.
214
EasyMCQ
Which of the following instruments is used to determine the crystal structure?
A
Scanning electron microscope
B
$FTIR$ spectrophotometer
C
$X$-ray diffractometer
D
Transmission electron microscope

Solution

(C) $X$-ray crystallography is used to identify the molecular and atomic structure of a crystal.
The crystal diffracts the incident $X$-ray beam.
By measuring the intensities and angles of these diffracted beams,the molecular structure of the crystal can be evaluated.
The instrument used for this purpose is known as an $X$-ray diffractometer.
215
EasyMCQ
The volume of a simple cubic unit cell is $x \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$. Calculate the value of $x$ if the volume occupied by a particle in it is $2.1 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
A
$3.0$
B
$3.5$
C
$4.0$
D
$4.5$

Solution

(C) In a simple cubic unit cell,the number of particles per unit cell $(Z)$ is $1$.
The volume of the unit cell $(V_{cell})$ is related to the volume occupied by a particle $(V_{particle})$ by the relation: $V_{cell} = Z \times V_{particle}$.
Given $Z = 1$ and $V_{particle} = 2.1 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Therefore,$V_{cell} = 1 \times 2.1 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3 = 2.1 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Comparing this with $x \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$,we get $x = 2.1$.
Note: The provided options do not contain the correct value $2.1$. Based on the standard definition of a simple cubic unit cell where the edge length $a = 2r$,the volume is $a^3 = (2r)^3 = 8r^3$. If the volume occupied by a particle (sphere) is $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 = 2.1 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$,then $r^3 = \frac{2.1 \times 10^{-23} \times 3}{4 \times 3.14} \approx 0.5016 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Thus,$V_{cell} = 8 \times 0.5016 \times 10^{-23} \approx 4.01 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Therefore,$x \approx 4.0$.
216
DifficultMCQ
Calculate the molar mass of an element if it forms $fcc$ unit cell structure. [Mass of unit cell $= 1.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g$,$N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$]
A
$27.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$24.4 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$21.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$30.2 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) For an $fcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$.
The mass of a unit cell is given by the formula: $\text{Mass of unit cell} = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A}$,where $M$ is the molar mass.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $M$: $M = \frac{\text{Mass of unit cell} \times N_A}{Z}$.
Substituting the given values: $M = \frac{1.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{108.396}{4} \ g \ mol^{-1} = 27.099 \ g \ mol^{-1} \approx 27.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
217
EasyMCQ
Calculate the number of unit cells in $1 \ cm^3$ volume of an element if unit cell edge length is $4.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
A
$1.56 \times 10^{22}$
B
$2.63 \times 10^{22}$
C
$3.34 \times 10^{22}$
D
$4.50 \times 10^{22}$

Solution

(A) The volume of one unit cell is given by $V_{cell} = a^3$,where $a$ is the edge length of the unit cell.
Given $a = 4.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,so $V_{cell} = (4.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3 = 64 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3 = 6.4 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
The number of unit cells in $1 \ cm^3$ volume is calculated as:
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{\text{Total Volume}}{\text{Volume of one unit cell}} = \frac{1 \ cm^3}{6.4 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3} = 0.15625 \times 10^{23} = 1.5625 \times 10^{22}$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
218
MediumMCQ
The mass of an atom present in a unit cell is $4.4 \times 10^{-23} \ g$ and the product of density and volume of the unit cell is $1.792 \times 10^{-22} \ g$. What is the type of cubic unit cell?
A
Body centred unit cell
B
Face centred unit cell
C
Base centred unit cell
D
Simple cubic unit cell

Solution

(B) The density of a unit cell is given by $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$,where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$M$ is the molar mass,$N_A$ is Avogadro's number,and $a^3$ is the volume of the unit cell $(V)$.
Rearranging the formula,we get $\rho \times V = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A}$.
We know that the mass of one atom is $m = \frac{M}{N_A} = 4.4 \times 10^{-23} \ g$.
Given $\rho \times V = 1.792 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
Substituting the values: $1.792 \times 10^{-22} = Z \times (4.4 \times 10^{-23})$.
$Z = \frac{1.792 \times 10^{-22}}{4.4 \times 10^{-23}} = \frac{17.92}{4.4} \approx 4.07$.
Since $Z \approx 4$,the unit cell is a Face centred unit cell $(FCC)$.
219
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms present per unit cell if the product of density and volume of the unit cell is $1.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g$. [Mass of an atom $= 4.5 \times 10^{-23} \ g$]
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times V}$,where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$M$ is the molar mass,$N_A$ is Avogadro's number,and $V$ is the volume of the unit cell.
Given that the product of density $(\rho)$ and volume $(V)$ is $1.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g$,we have $\rho \times V = 1.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
We know that the mass of a unit cell is equal to $\rho \times V$.
Also,the mass of a unit cell is equal to the number of atoms $(Z)$ multiplied by the mass of a single atom $(m_{atom})$.
Therefore,$Z \times m_{atom} = \rho \times V$.
Substituting the given values: $Z \times (4.5 \times 10^{-23} \ g) = 1.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
$Z = \frac{1.8 \times 10^{-22}}{4.5 \times 10^{-23}} = \frac{18 \times 10^{-23}}{4.5 \times 10^{-23}} = 4$.
Thus,the number of atoms per unit cell is $4$.
220
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms present in $1 \ g$ of an element if it forms an $fcc$ unit cell structure. [ $\varrho \times a^3 = 6.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g$ ]
A
$7.125 \times 10^{21}$
B
$4.548 \times 10^{21}$
C
$6.815 \times 10^{21}$
D
$5.882 \times 10^{21}$

Solution

(D) For an $fcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$.
The mass of one unit cell is given by the product of density $(\varrho)$ and volume $(a^3)$,which is $\varrho \times a^3 = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A}$.
Given $\varrho \times a^3 = 6.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g$,this represents the mass of one unit cell.
The number of unit cells in $1 \ g$ of the element is $\frac{1 \ g}{6.8 \times 10^{-22} \ g/\text{unit cell}} \approx 1.4706 \times 10^{21} \ \text{unit cells}$.
Since each $fcc$ unit cell contains $4$ atoms,the total number of atoms in $1 \ g$ is $4 \times 1.4706 \times 10^{21} = 5.8824 \times 10^{21}$ atoms.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
221
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms in $1 \ g$ of a metal if it forms an $fcc$ crystal structure,given that $\varrho \times a^3 = 1.728 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
A
$2.315 \times 10^{22}$
B
$3.156 \times 10^{22}$
C
$4.108 \times 10^{22}$
D
$1.452 \times 10^{22}$

Solution

(A) For an $fcc$ crystal structure,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$.
The density formula is $\varrho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$,where $M$ is the molar mass and $N_A$ is Avogadro's number $(6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$.
Rearranging the formula,we get $M = \frac{\varrho \times a^3 \times N_A}{Z}$.
Substituting the given values: $M = \frac{1.728 \times 10^{-22} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{4} = \frac{104.06}{4} = 26.015 \ g/mol$.
The number of atoms in $1 \ g$ of the metal is calculated as: $\text{Number of atoms} = \frac{\text{mass}}{M} \times N_A = \frac{1}{26.015} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 2.315 \times 10^{22}$ atoms.
222
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of unit cells in $0.79 \ g$ of a metal if the product of the density and the volume of the unit cell is $1.58 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
A
$3.96 \times 10^{21}$
B
$1.72 \times 10^{21}$
C
$4.46 \times 10^{21}$
D
$5.0 \times 10^{21}$

Solution

(D) The mass of a single unit cell is given by the product of its density $(\rho)$ and its volume $(V)$.
Given: $\rho \times V = 1.58 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
Total mass of the metal = $0.79 \ g$.
The number of unit cells = $\frac{\text{Total mass}}{\text{Mass of one unit cell}}$.
Number of unit cells = $\frac{0.79 \ g}{1.58 \times 10^{-22} \ g} = 0.5 \times 10^{22} = 5.0 \times 10^{21}$.
223
MediumMCQ
Calculate the volume of a $bcc$ unit cell if the radius of an atom present in it is $1.86 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
A
$5.391 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
B
$8.995 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
C
$7.951 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
D
$6.453 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$

Solution

(C) For a $bcc$ (body-centered cubic) unit cell,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by: $4r = \sqrt{3}a$.
Therefore,$a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Given $r = 1.86 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
$a = \frac{4 \times 1.86 \times 10^{-8}}{\sqrt{3}} \approx \frac{7.44 \times 10^{-8}}{1.732} \approx 4.2956 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
The volume of the unit cell $(V)$ is $a^3$.
$V = (4.2956 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3 \approx 79.28 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3 = 7.928 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Rounding to the nearest option,the correct answer is $7.951 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
224
EasyMCQ
Calculate the edge length of a unit cell for a metal with an atomic radius of $128 \ pm$ that forms an $fcc$ unit cell structure.
A
$3.62 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$2.56 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$2.96 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$3.12 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

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: $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Given $r = 128 \ pm$.
$a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 128 \ pm = 361.98 \ pm \approx 362 \ pm$.
To convert $pm$ to $cm$: $362 \ pm = 362 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 3.62 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Therefore, the correct option is $A$.
225
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of particles present per unit cell if the mass of a particle is $8.0 \times 10^{-23} \ g$ and the product of density and volume of the unit cell $(\varrho \times a^3)$ is $3.2 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $\varrho = \frac{Z \times m}{a^3}$,where $Z$ is the number of particles per unit cell,$m$ is the mass of one particle,and $a^3$ is the volume of the unit cell.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $Z$: $Z = \frac{\varrho \times a^3}{m}$.
Given values: $\varrho \times a^3 = 3.2 \times 10^{-22} \ g$ and $m = 8.0 \times 10^{-23} \ g$.
Substituting the values: $Z = \frac{3.2 \times 10^{-22}}{8.0 \times 10^{-23}} = \frac{32 \times 10^{-23}}{8.0 \times 10^{-23}} = 4$.
Therefore,the number of particles per unit cell is $4$.
226
EasyMCQ
Calculate the number of unit cells in $1 \ cm^3$ volume of metal if the unit cell edge length is $1.25 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
A
$1.40 \times 10^{23}$
B
$3.35 \times 10^{23}$
C
$5.12 \times 10^{23}$
D
$2.25 \times 10^{23}$

Solution

(C) The volume of one unit cell is given by $V_{cell} = a^3$,where $a$ is the edge length of the unit cell.
Given $a = 1.25 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
$V_{cell} = (1.25 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3 = 1.953125 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3$.
The number of unit cells in a total volume $V_{total} = 1 \ cm^3$ is calculated as:
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{V_{total}}{V_{cell}} = \frac{1 \ cm^3}{1.953125 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3} \approx 5.12 \times 10^{23}$.
227
EasyMCQ
Calculate the edge length of $bcc$ unit cell if the radius of a particle present in it is $186 \ pm$.
A
$4.296 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$7.301 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$3.715 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$5.419 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ (body-centered cubic) unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the radius of the particle $(r)$ is given by: $4r = \sqrt{3}a$ or $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Given $r = 186 \ pm$.
$a = \frac{4 \times 186 \ pm}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{744}{1.732} \ pm \approx 429.56 \ pm$.
To convert $pm$ to $cm$: $1 \ pm = 10^{-10} \ cm$.
$a = 429.56 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 4.2956 \times 10^{-8} \ cm \approx 4.296 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
228
MediumMCQ
Calculate the radius of an atom of an element in $pm$ if it forms $bcc$ unit cell structure having edge length $4.3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
A
$186.2$
B
$215$
C
$152.3$
D
$282.8$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$.
Given edge length $a = 4.3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Convert $a$ to $pm$: $a = 4.3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm = 4.3 \times 10^{-8} \times 10^{10} \ pm = 430 \ pm$.
Now, substitute the value of $a$ in the formula: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 430 \ pm$.
$r = 0.433 \times 430 \ pm = 186.19 \ pm \approx 186.2 \ pm$.
229
EasyMCQ
Calculate the number of unit cells in $1 \ cm^3$ of an element if the unit cell edge length is $2.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
A
$3.78 \times 10^{23}$
B
$2.61 \times 10^{23}$
C
$1.25 \times 10^{23}$
D
$4.61 \times 10^{23}$

Solution

(C) The volume of one unit cell is given by $V_{cell} = a^3$,where $a$ is the edge length.
Given $a = 2.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
$V_{cell} = (2.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3 = 8.0 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3$.
The number of unit cells in $1 \ cm^3$ is calculated as:
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{\text{Total Volume}}{\text{Volume of one unit cell}} = \frac{1 \ cm^3}{8.0 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3} = 0.125 \times 10^{24} = 1.25 \times 10^{23}$.
230
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms in $5.4 \ g$ of a metal forming an $fcc$ structure,given that the unit cell volume $\left(a^3\right)$ multiplied by density $\left(\varrho\right)$ is $7.2 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
A
$3.0 \times 10^{22}$
B
$1.5 \times 10^{22}$
C
$4.5 \times 10^{22}$
D
$6.0 \times 10^{22}$

Solution

(A) For an $fcc$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$.
The density formula is $\varrho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$,which can be rearranged as $M = \frac{\varrho \times a^3 \times N_A}{Z}$.
Given $\varrho \times a^3 = 7.2 \times 10^{-22} \ g$,$Z = 4$,and $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
The molar mass $M = \frac{7.2 \times 10^{-22} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{4} \approx 108.4 \ g/mol$.
The number of moles $n = \frac{\text{mass}}{M} = \frac{5.4}{108.4} \approx 0.0498 \ mol$.
The number of atoms $= n \times N_A = 0.0498 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 3.0 \times 10^{22}$ atoms.
231
EasyMCQ
Calculate the edge length of a unit cell if a metal having an atomic radius of $170 \ pm$ forms a simple cubic unit cell.
A
$3.40 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$3.40 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$5.12 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$6.81 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

$(A)$ For a simple cubic unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by the formula: $a = 2r$.
Given, $r = 170 \ pm$.
Therefore, $a = 2 \times 170 \ pm = 340 \ pm$.
To convert the edge length from $pm$ to $cm$:
$1 \ pm = 10^{-10} \ cm$.
$a = 340 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 3.40 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
232
MediumMCQ
Calculate the edge length of $fcc$ unit cell if the radius of the metal atom is $139 \ pm$.
A
$2.78 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$3.21 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$3.93 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$6.95 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(C) For an $fcc$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the atomic radius $r$ is given by $\sqrt{2} a = 4 r$.
Rearranging for $a$, we get $a = 2 \sqrt{2} r$.
Given $r = 139 \ pm = 139 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$.
Substituting the values: $a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 139 \ pm = 393.1 \ pm$.
Converting to centimeters: $a = 393.1 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 3.93 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
233
DifficultMCQ
Calculate the volume of the unit cell of an element having a molar mass of $27 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ that forms an $fcc$ unit cell. Given: $\rho \cdot N_{A} = 16.0 \times 10^{23} \ g \ cm^{-3} \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$7.50 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
B
$6.75 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
C
$5.75 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
D
$8.25 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$

Solution

(B) For an $fcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell is $n = 4$.
The formula for density is $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{a^3 \times N_{A}}$,where $a^3$ is the volume of the unit cell $(V)$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $V$: $V = a^3 = \frac{n \times M}{\rho \times N_{A}}$.
Substituting the given values: $V = \frac{4 \times 27 \ g \ mol^{-1}}{16.0 \times 10^{23} \ g \ cm^{-3} \ mol^{-1}}$.
$V = \frac{108}{16.0 \times 10^{23}} \ cm^3 = 6.75 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
234
EasyMCQ
Calculate the number of unit cells in $10.8 \ g$ of metal,given that $\rho a^3 = 7.2 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
A
$1.5 \times 10^{22}$
B
$3.0 \times 10^{22}$
C
$4.5 \times 10^{22}$
D
$6.0 \times 10^{22}$

Solution

(A) The mass of the metal is $m = 10.8 \ g$.
The mass of one unit cell is given by the product of density $(\rho)$ and volume $(a^3)$,which is $\rho a^3 = 7.2 \times 10^{-22} \ g$.
The number of unit cells is calculated by dividing the total mass of the metal by the mass of one unit cell:
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{m}{\rho a^3} = \frac{10.8 \ g}{7.2 \times 10^{-22} \ g} = 1.5 \times 10^{22}$.
235
EasyMCQ
Calculate the radius of an atom of metal if it forms a simple cubic unit cell with an edge length of $380 \ pm$. (in $pm$)
A
$285.0$
B
$67.2$
C
$190.0$
D
$82.3$

Solution

(C) For a simple cubic unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $a = 2r$.
Given edge length $(a) = 380 \ pm$.
Therefore, the radius $(r) = \frac{a}{2} = \frac{380 \ pm}{2} = 190 \ pm$.
236
MediumMCQ
Calculate the density of an element having molar mass $63 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ that forms $FCC$ structure $\left[a^3 \times N_{A} = 28 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}\right]$ (in $g \ cm^{-3}$)
A
$6.0$
B
$9.0$
C
$5.0$
D
$7.0$

Solution

(B) For an $FCC$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell is $n = 4$.
The formula for density $\rho$ is given by $\rho = \frac{M \times n}{a^3 \times N_{A}}$.
Substituting the given values: $\rho = \frac{63 \ g \ mol^{-1} \times 4}{28 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}}$.
$\rho = \frac{252}{28} \ g \ cm^{-3} = 9.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
237
EasyMCQ
Calculate the volume of the unit cell of an element having a molar mass of $63.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ that forms an $fcc$ structure $\left[\varrho \times N_{A} = 5.5 \times 10^{24} \ g \ cm^{-3} \ mol^{-1}\right]$.
A
$4.102 \times 10^{-25} \ cm^3$
B
$5.430 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
C
$5.014 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
D
$4.618 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$

Solution

(D) The density formula for a unit cell is given by $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{a^3 \times N_{A}}$.
Here,$n$ is the number of atoms per unit cell for an $fcc$ structure,which is $4$.
$M$ is the molar mass,given as $63.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
The volume of the unit cell is $V = a^3$.
Rearranging the formula,we get $a^3 = \frac{n \times M}{\rho \times N_{A}}$.
Substituting the given values: $a^3 = \frac{4 \times 63.5}{5.5 \times 10^{24}}$.
$a^3 = \frac{254}{5.5 \times 10^{24}} = 4.618 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
238
EasyMCQ
Calculate the radius of a metal atom if it forms a $bcc$ unit cell having an edge length of $530 \ pm$. (in $pm$)
A
$229.5$
B
$187.4$
C
$459.0$
D
$265.2$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ unit cell, the relationship between edge length $a$ and atomic radius $r$ is given by $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Rearranging for $r$, we get $r = \frac{a \sqrt{3}}{4}$.
Substituting the given value $a = 530 \ pm$:
$r = \frac{530 \times \sqrt{3}}{4} \approx \frac{530 \times 1.732}{4} = \frac{917.96}{4} \approx 229.5 \ pm$.
Therefore, the radius of the metal atom is $229.5 \ pm$.
239
MediumMCQ
Calculate the molar mass of an element having a density of $8.6 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ if it forms a $bcc$ structure $[a^3 \times N_{A} = 22.0 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}]$.
A
$106.18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$94.6 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$88.25 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$80.16 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(B) For a $bcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell is $n = 2$.
The formula for density $(\rho)$ is $\rho = \frac{M \times n}{a^3 \times N_{A}}$.
Given: $\rho = 8.6 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and $a^3 \times N_{A} = 22.0 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $8.6 \ g \ cm^{-3} = \frac{M \times 2}{22.0 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}}$.
Therefore,$M = \frac{8.6 \times 22.0}{2} = \frac{189.2}{2} = 94.6 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
240
MediumMCQ
What is the relation between edge length $a$ and the total volume occupied by atoms in a $BCC$ unit cell?
A
$V = \frac{\pi a^3}{6}$
B
$V = \frac{\sqrt{3} \pi a^3}{8}$
C
$V = \frac{\pi a^3}{3 \sqrt{2}}$
D
$V = \frac{\pi a^3}{16}$

Solution

(B) In a $BCC$ (Body-Centered Cubic) unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $2$.
The radius $(r)$ of the atom is related to the edge length $(a)$ by the formula $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}a}{4}$.
The volume of one atom is $V_{atom} = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$.
The total volume occupied by atoms $(V)$ is $Z \times V_{atom} = 2 \times \frac{4}{3} \pi \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}a}{4} \right)^3$.
$V = \frac{8}{3} \pi \left( \frac{3 \sqrt{3} a^3}{64} \right) = \frac{\sqrt{3} \pi a^3}{8}$.
Thus,the correct option is $(B)$.
241
MediumMCQ
Calculate the volume of the unit cell when a metal having a density of $1 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and a molar mass of $23 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ crystallizes to form a $bcc$ structure.
A
$6.0 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
B
$8.6 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
C
$9.5 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
D
$7.6 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$

Solution

(D) For a $bcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell,$n = 2$.
The formula for density is $\rho = \frac{M \times n}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
The volume of the unit cell is $a^3 = \frac{M \times n}{\rho \times N_A}$.
Substituting the given values: $a^3 = \frac{23 \ g \ mol^{-1} \times 2}{1 \ g \ cm^{-3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}}$.
$a^3 = \frac{46}{6.022 \times 10^{23}} \ cm^3 \approx 7.638 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Thus,the volume is approximately $7.6 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
242
EasyMCQ
Calculate the volume of $fcc$ unit cell if the radius of a particle in it is $106.05 \ pm$.
A
$7.4 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
B
$9.9 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
C
$2.7 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
D
$6.4 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$

Solution

$(C)$ For an $fcc$ unit cell, the relationship between edge length $a$ and radius $r$ is $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{2}} = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Given $r = 106.05 \ pm$, we calculate $a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 106.05 \approx 300 \ pm$.
Converting to centimeters: $a = 300 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Volume of the unit cell $V = a^3 = (3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3 = 27 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3 = 2.7 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
243
EasyMCQ
Calculate the molar mass of an element having density $5.6 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ that forms a $bcc$ structure. $\left[a^3 \times N_{A}=75 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}\right]$
A
$198 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$210 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$118 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$225 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(B) For a $bcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell,$n = 2$.
The formula for density is $\rho = \frac{M \times n}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Substituting the given values: $5.6 \ g \ cm^{-3} = \frac{M \times 2}{75 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}}$.
Solving for $M$: $M = \frac{5.6 \times 75}{2} = 210 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
244
EasyMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms per unit cell of an element having a molar mass of $92.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ and a density of $8.6 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ forming a cubic unit cell structure. Given $[a^3 \times N_{A} = 21.5 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}]$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The formula for density $(\rho)$ of a cubic unit cell is given by $\rho = \frac{M \times n}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Here,$M$ is the molar mass,$n$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$a^3$ is the volume of the unit cell,and $N_A$ is Avogadro's number.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $n$: $n = \frac{\rho \times a^3 \times N_A}{M}$.
Substituting the given values: $n = \frac{8.6 \ g \ cm^{-3} \times 21.5 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}}{92.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}}$.
$n = \frac{184.9}{92.0} \approx 2$.
Therefore,the number of atoms per unit cell is $2$.
245
EasyMCQ
Calculate the volume of the unit cell for an element having a molar mass of $92 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ that forms a $bcc$ structure,given $\left[\varrho \times N_{A} = 5.0 \times 10^{24} \ g \ cm^{-3} \ mol^{-1}\right]$.
A
$2.44 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
B
$5.86 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
C
$3.68 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$
D
$4.76 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$

Solution

(C) For a $bcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell is $n = 2$.
The formula for density is $\rho = \frac{M \times n}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Rearranging for the volume of the unit cell $(a^3)$,we get $a^3 = \frac{M \times n}{\rho \times N_A}$.
Substituting the given values: $a^3 = \frac{92 \ g \ mol^{-1} \times 2}{5.0 \times 10^{24} \ g \ cm^{-3} \ mol^{-1}}$.
$a^3 = \frac{184}{5.0 \times 10^{24}} \ cm^3 = 36.8 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3 = 3.68 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
246
EasyMCQ
Calculate the density of a metal having molar mass $197 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ if it forms $fcc$ structure. $\left[a^3 \times N_{A}=40 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}\right]$ (in $g \ cm^{-3}$)
A
$23.5$
B
$21.2$
C
$17.5$
D
$19.7$

Solution

(D) For an $fcc$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell,$n = 4$.
The formula for density is $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{a^3 \times N_{A}}$.
Given: $M = 197 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ and $a^3 \times N_{A} = 40 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $\rho = \frac{4 \times 197 \ g \ mol^{-1}}{40 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}} = 19.7 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
247
EasyMCQ
Calculate the volume of a simple cubic unit cell if the radius of the particle in it is $400 \ pm$.
A
$6.36 \times 10^{-22} \ cm^3$
B
$5.12 \times 10^{-22} \ cm^3$
C
$5.84 \times 10^{-22} \ cm^3$
D
$6.60 \times 10^{-22} \ cm^3$

Solution

(B) For a simple cubic unit cell,the relationship between edge length $a$ and radius $r$ is $r = \frac{a}{2}$.
Therefore,$a = 2r = 2 \times 400 \ pm = 800 \ pm$.
Converting the edge length to centimeters: $a = 800 \ pm = 800 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 8 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
The volume of the unit cell is $V = a^3 = (8 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3$.
$V = 512 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3 = 5.12 \times 10^{-22} \ cm^3$.
248
EasyMCQ
Metallic silver has $fcc$ structure. If the radius of the $Ag$ atom is $144 \ pm$, what is the edge length of the unit cell?
A
$4.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$3.22 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$2.63 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$2.23 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(A) For an $fcc$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the atomic radius $r$ is given by $r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
Rearranging for $a$, we get $a = 2\sqrt{2} \times r$.
Given $r = 144 \ pm$, then $a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 144 \ pm = 407.23 \ pm$.
Converting to centimeters: $407.23 \ pm = 407.23 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 4.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
249
EasyMCQ
$A$ metal crystallises in $bcc$ structure with edge length $4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$. If density of unit cell is $10 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,what is its molar mass?
A
$60 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$152 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$120 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$193 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(D) For $bcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell $n = 2$.
The density formula is $\rho = \frac{M \times n}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Given: $\rho = 10 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$a = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,$N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $10 = \frac{M \times 2}{(4 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}$.
$M = \frac{10 \times 64 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2}$.
$M = \frac{10 \times 64 \times 0.1 \times 6.022}{2} = \frac{385.4}{2} \approx 192.7 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Thus,the molar mass is approximately $193 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
250
EasyMCQ
What is the atomic radius of an element if it crystallises in a $BCC$ structure with an edge length of unit cell $287 \ pm$ (in $pm$)?
A
$124$
B
$131$
C
$137$
D
$174$

Solution

(A) For a $BCC$ unit cell, the relationship between the atomic radius $(r)$ and the edge length $(a)$ is given by: $4r = \sqrt{3}a$.
Substituting the given value of $a = 287 \ pm$:
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 287$
$r = \frac{1.732 \times 287}{4}$
$r = \frac{497.084}{4} \approx 124.27 \ pm$.
Rounding to the nearest integer, the atomic radius is $124 \ pm$.

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