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MediumMCQ
The edge length of a unit cell of a $BCC$ structure is $352 \ pm$. What is the radius of the atoms (in $pm$)?
A
$176.3$
B
$304.8$
C
$152.4$
D
$252.4$

Solution

(C) 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 $a = 352 \ pm$.
Substituting the value: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times 352}{4}$.
$r = \frac{1.732 \times 352}{4} = 152.4 \ pm$.
302
DifficultMCQ
An element is found to crystallize with $BCC$ structure having density $8.55 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. What is the edge length of the unit cell? (Atomic mass of element $= 93$)
A
$(3.61 \times 10^{-23})^{1/3} \ cm$
B
$(3.91 \times 10^{-20})^{1/3} \ cm$
C
$(3.01 \times 10^{-224})^{1/3} \ cm$
D
$(3.30 \times 10^{-20})^{1/3} \ cm$

Solution

(A) The density formula for a unit cell is $d = \frac{Z \cdot M}{N_A \cdot a^3}$.
For a $BCC$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell is $Z = 2$.
Given: $d = 8.55 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$M = 93 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$N_A \approx 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging for $a^3$: $a^3 = \frac{Z \cdot M}{d \cdot N_A}$.
Substituting the values: $a^3 = \frac{2 \times 93}{8.55 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} \approx 3.61 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Therefore,the edge length $a = (3.61 \times 10^{-23})^{1/3} \ cm$.
303
MediumMCQ
The density of chromium metal is $7 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. If the edge length of the unit cell is $300 \ pm$, identify the type of unit cell. (Atomic mass of $Cr = 52$)
A
Body centred cubic
B
Simple cubic
C
Hexagonal close pack
D
Face centred cubic

Solution

(A) The formula for density is $d = \frac{Z \cdot M}{N_{A} \cdot a^3}$.
Rearranging to solve for $Z$: $Z = \frac{d \cdot N_{A} \cdot a^3}{M}$.
Given: $d = 7 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, $a = 300 \ pm = 300 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$, $M = 52 \ g \ mol^{-1}$, and $N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $Z = \frac{7 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (3 \times 10^{-8})^3}{52}$.
$Z = \frac{7 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 27 \times 10^{-24}}{52} \approx \frac{1138.158 \times 10^{-1}}{52} \approx \frac{113.8}{52} \approx 2.18 \approx 2$.
Since $Z = 2$, the unit cell is Body centred cubic $(BCC)$.
304
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of unit cells in $38.6 \ g$ of noble metal having density $19.3 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and volume of one unit cell is $6.18 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^{3}$?
A
$3.236 \times 10^{22}$
B
$6.180 \times 10^{23}$
C
$6.236 \times 10^{20}$
D
$3.236 \times 10^{23}$

Solution

(A) $\text{Volume of metal} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}} = \frac{38.6 \ g}{19.3 \ g \ cm^{-3}} = 2 \ cm^{3}$
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{\text{Total volume of metal}}{\text{Volume of one unit cell}}$
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{2 \ cm^{3}}{6.18 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^{3}} \approx 3.236 \times 10^{22}$
305
EasyMCQ
Sodium crystallizes in $bcc$ structure with radius $1.86 \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm}$. What is the edge length of unit cell of sodium?
A
$4.3 \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm}$
B
$3.72 \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm}$
C
$7.44 \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm}$
D
$5.26 \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm}$

Solution

(A) For a body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ unit cell,the relationship between edge length $(a)$ and radius $(r)$ is given by $\sqrt{3} a = 4r$.
Given $r = 1.86 \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm}$.
$a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{4 \times 1.86 \times 10^{-8}}{1.732} \approx 4.3 \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm}$.
306
EasyMCQ
How many unit cells are present in $100 \ g$ of an element with $fcc$ crystal structure having density $10 \ g/cm^{3}$ and edge length $100 \ pm$?
A
$3 \times 10^{25}$
B
$2 \times 10^{25}$
C
$4 \times 10^{25}$
D
$1 \times 10^{25}$

Solution

(D) Volume of one unit cell $= (a)^{3} = (100 \ pm)^{3} = (100 \times 10^{-10} \ cm)^{3} = 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}$.
Total volume of $100 \ g$ of the element $= \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}} = \frac{100 \ g}{10 \ g/cm^{3}} = 10 \ cm^{3}$.
Number of unit cells $= \frac{\text{Total volume}}{\text{Volume of one unit cell}} = \frac{10 \ cm^{3}}{10^{-24} \ cm^{3}} = 1 \times 10^{25}$ unit cells.
307
EasyMCQ
An element crystallises in $bcc$ type having atomic radius $1.33 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,the edge length of the unit cell will be:
A
$2.17 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$2.66 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$4.08 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$3.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(D) For a $bcc$ crystal,the relationship between atomic radius $r$ and edge length $a$ is given by: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$
Therefore,$a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Substituting the given value $r = 1.33 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$:
$a = \frac{4 \times 1.33 \times 10^{-8} \ cm}{1.732} = \frac{5.32 \times 10^{-8} \ cm}{1.732} \approx 3.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
308
EasyMCQ
An element crystallises in a $bcc$ type of unit cell. The density and edge length of the unit cell are $4 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and $500 \ pm$ respectively. What is the atomic mass of the element?
A
$125.5$
B
$100.1$
C
$250.0$
D
$150.5$

Solution

(D) For a $bcc$ unit cell, the number of atoms per unit cell $n = 2$.
Given density $\rho = 4 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and edge length $a = 500 \ pm = 500 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
The volume of the unit cell $a^{3} = (5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^{3} = 125 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}$.
The formula for atomic mass $M$ is $M = \frac{\rho \times a^{3} \times N_{A}}{n}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{4 \times 125 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2} = 2 \times 125 \times 0.6022 = 150.55 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Thus, the atomic mass is approximately $150.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
309
EasyMCQ
Nickel crystallises in a $fcc$ type of unit cell,with edge length $0.3524 \ nm$. Calculate the radius of nickel atom. (in $nm$)
A
$0.1624$
B
$0.2164$
C
$0.1426$
D
$0.1246$

Solution

(D) For a $fcc$ unit cell,the relationship between the radius of the atom $(r)$ and the edge length of the unit cell $(a)$ is given by: $r = \frac{a}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
Given,$a = 0.3524 \ nm$.
Substituting the value of $a$ in the formula:
$r = \frac{0.3524 \ nm}{2 \times 1.414} = \frac{0.3524 \ nm}{2.828} = 0.1246 \ nm$.
310
EasyMCQ
The edge length of $fcc$ type unit cell of copper having atomic radius $127.6 \ pm$ is equal to (in $pm$)
A
$295$
B
$361$
C
$331$
D
$378$

Solution

(B) For an $fcc$ type unit cell, the relationship between edge length $a$ and atomic radius $r$ is given by $r = \frac{a}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
Rearranging for $a$, we get $a = 2 \sqrt{2} \times r$.
Given $r = 127.6 \ pm$, substituting the value:
$a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 127.6 \ pm = 360.85 \ pm$.
Rounding to the nearest integer, $a \approx 361 \ pm$.
311
EasyMCQ
What is the number of atoms present per unit cell of aluminium having edge length $4 \ \mathring{A}$? (Given: density of $Al = 2.7 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,atomic mass of $Al = 27 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$8$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The formula for density is $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{a^{3} \times N_{A}}$.
Given: $a = 4 \ \mathring{A} = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,$\rho = 2.7 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$M = 27 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging for $n$: $n = \frac{\rho \times a^{3} \times N_{A}}{M}$.
Substituting the values: $n = \frac{2.7 \times (4 \times 10^{-8})^{3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{27}$.
$n = \frac{2.7 \times 64 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{27} = 0.1 \times 64 \times 0.6022 \approx 3.85$.
Since the number of atoms per unit cell must be an integer,$n \approx 4$,which corresponds to a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ unit cell.
312
EasyMCQ
Lithium crystallises into a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ structure. What is the radius of lithium if the edge length of its unit cell is $351 \ pm$ (in $pm$)?
A
$151.98$
B
$300.50$
C
$75.50$
D
$240.80$

Solution

(A) For a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ unit cell, the relationship between the radius $(r)$ and the edge length $(a)$ is given by $r = \frac{\sqrt{3} a}{4}$.
Given that the edge length $a = 351 \ pm$.
Substituting the value of $a$ into the formula:
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times 351}{4} = \frac{1.732 \times 351}{4} = \frac{607.932}{4} = 151.98 \ pm$.
313
EasyMCQ
Aluminium crystallises in a face-centred cubic structure, its atomic radius is $125 \text{ pm}$. What is the edge length of the unit cell (in $\text{pm}$)?
A
$280$
B
$353.5$
C
$335.5$
D
$288.6$

Solution

(B) For a face-centred cubic $(fcc)$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by $r = \frac{a}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
Therefore, the edge length $a = 2 \sqrt{2} \times r$.
Given $r = 125 \text{ pm}$, we have $a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 125 \text{ pm} = 353.5 \text{ pm}$.
314
EasyMCQ
An element crystallises in a $fcc$ lattice with cell edge $250 \ pm$. Calculate the density of the element (atomic mass $= 90.3 \ g \ mol^{-1}$) (in $g \ cm^{-3}$)
A
$23.12$
B
$19.20$
C
$48.40$
D
$38.40$

Solution

(D) Given: Edge length $a = 250 \ pm = 2.5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Atomic mass $M = 90.3 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
For $fcc$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell $n = 4$.
Avogadro's number $N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
The density formula is $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{a^{3} \times N_{A}}$.
Substituting the values: $\rho = \frac{4 \times 90.3}{(2.5 \times 10^{-8})^{3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}$.
$\rho = \frac{361.2}{15.625 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} = \frac{361.2}{9.409} \approx 38.40 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
315
EasyMCQ
An element with density $2.8 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ forms an $fcc$ unit cell having an edge length of $4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$. Calculate the molar mass of the element.
A
$33.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$22.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$27.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$36.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) Given: Density $(\rho)$ = $2.8 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,Edge length $(a)$ = $4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,Number of atoms per unit cell $(n)$ = $4$ (for $fcc$),Avogadro's number $(N_{A})$ = $6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Formula: $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{a^{3} \times N_{A}}$.
Rearranging for molar mass $(M)$: $M = \frac{\rho \times a^{3} \times N_{A}}{n}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{2.8 \times (4 \times 10^{-8})^{3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{2.8 \times 64 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{4}$.
$M = 0.7 \times 64 \times 0.6022 = 26.97896 \approx 27 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
316
MediumMCQ
What is the volume of $1$ mole of a crystalline solid having unit cell edge length $16 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,if its unit cell contains $24$ molecules?
A
$102.7 \ cm^{3} \ mol^{-1}$
B
$404.0 \ cm^{3} \ mol^{-1}$
C
$159.3 \ cm^{3} \ mol^{-1}$
D
$142.1 \ cm^{3} \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) Edge length $a = 16 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Volume of one unit cell $= a^{3} = (16 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^{3} = 4096 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}$.
Since the unit cell contains $24$ molecules,the volume occupied by $24$ molecules is $4096 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}$.
Volume of $1$ mole of molecules $= (\text{Volume of } 24 \text{ molecules} / 24) \times N_{A}$.
Volume of $1$ mole $= (4096 \times 10^{-24} / 24) \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ cm^{3} \ mol^{-1}$.
Volume of $1$ mole $\approx 170.67 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 102.77 \ cm^{3} \ mol^{-1}$.
317
EasyMCQ
Sodium crystallises in $bcc$ structure with radius $1.86 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$. Calculate the edge length of the unit cell.
A
$4.29 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$6.20 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$8.05 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$3.72 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ unit cell,the relationship between the radius $r$ and the edge length $a$ is given by $r = \frac{\sqrt{3} a}{4}$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $a$,we get $a = \frac{4 r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Substituting the given value $r = 1.86 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$:
$a = \frac{4 \times 1.86 \times 10^{-8} \ cm}{1.732} = 4.29 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
318
MediumMCQ
An element crystallises in $bcc$ type crystal structure with an edge length of unit cell $300 \ pm$. Calculate the radius of the element.
A
$2.299 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$1.299 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$6.920 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$1.440 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(B) Given edge length $a = 300 \ pm = 300 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
For a $bcc$ unit cell, the relationship between radius $r$ and edge length $a$ is given by $r = \frac{\sqrt{3} a}{4}$.
Substituting the values: $r = \frac{1.732 \times 3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm}{4}$.
$r = \frac{5.196 \times 10^{-8} \ cm}{4} = 1.299 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
319
EasyMCQ
$A$ metallic element crystallises in a simple cubic lattice. If the edge length of the unit cell is $3 \mathring{A}$ and the density is $8 \ g/cm^{3}$,what is the number of unit cells in $100 \ g$ of the metal? (Molar mass of metal $= 108 \ g/mol$)
A
$1.33 \times 10^{20}$
B
$4.63 \times 10^{23}$
C
$2.7 \times 10^{22}$
D
$5 \times 10^{23}$

Solution

(B) $1$. Edge length $a = 3 \mathring{A} = 3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
$2$. Volume of the unit cell $V = a^{3} = (3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^{3} = 27 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}$.
$3$. Mass of one unit cell = $\text{Volume} \times \text{Density} = 27 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3} \times 8 \ g/cm^{3} = 216 \times 10^{-24} \ g$.
$4$. Number of unit cells in $100 \ g = \frac{100 \ g}{216 \times 10^{-24} \ g/\text{unit cell}} = 0.4629 \times 10^{24} = 4.63 \times 10^{23}$ unit cells.
320
EasyMCQ
Xenon crystallizes in $fcc$ lattice and the edge length of unit cell is $620 \ pm$. What is the radius of $Xe$ atom (in $pm$)?
A
$219.2$
B
$438.5$
C
$265.5$
D
$536.9$

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: $a = 2 \sqrt{2} r$ or $r = \frac{a}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
Given edge length $a = 620 \ pm$.
Substituting the value: $r = \frac{620}{2 \times 1.414} = \frac{620}{2.828} \approx 219.2 \ pm$.
Thus, the radius of the $Xe$ atom is $219.2 \ pm$.
321
EasyMCQ
$A$ compound has $fcc$ structure. If the density of the unit cell is $3.4 \text{ g cm}^{-3}$,what is the edge length of the unit cell? (Molar mass $= 98.99 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$)
A
$7.783 \mathring A$
B
$5.783 \mathring A$
C
$8.780 \mathring A$
D
$6.083 \mathring A$

Solution

(B) For $fcc$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 4$.
Density $d = \frac{Z \cdot M}{a^3 \cdot N_A}$.
Rearranging for edge length $a$: $a^3 = \frac{Z \cdot M}{d \cdot N_A}$.
Substituting the values: $a^3 = \frac{4 \times 98.99}{3.4 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}$.
$a^3 = 193.389 \times 10^{-24} \text{ cm}^3$.
$a = \sqrt[3]{193.389} \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm} = 5.783 \times 10^{-8} \text{ cm}$.
Since $1 \text{ cm} = 10^8 \mathring A$,$a = 5.783 \mathring A$.
322
EasyMCQ
An element has a $bcc$ structure with a cell edge of $288 \ pm$. The density of the element is $7.2 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. What is the atomic mass of the element?
A
$51.78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$25.89 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$62.43 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$77.68 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

$(A)$ For a $bcc$ unit cell, the number of atoms per unit cell $(n)$ is $2$.
The edge length $(a)$ is $288 \ pm = 288 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 2.88 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
The density formula is $\rho = \frac{n \times M}{a^{3} \times N_{A}}$.
Rearranging for molar mass $(M)$: $M = \frac{\rho \times a^{3} \times N_{A}}{n}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{7.2 \times (2.88 \times 10^{-8})^{3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2}$.
$M = \frac{7.2 \times 23.8878 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2} \approx \frac{103.56}{2} \approx 51.78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Thus, the correct option is $A$.
323
EasyMCQ
Silver crystallises in $fcc$ structure. If the edge length of the unit cell is $316.5 \text{ pm}$, what is the radius of the silver atom (in $\text{pm}$)?
A
$137.04$
B
$111.91$
C
$121.91$
D
$158.25$

Solution

(B) For a face-centered cubic $(fcc)$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by: $a = 2 \sqrt{2} r$ or $r = \frac{a}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
Given edge length $a = 316.5 \text{ pm}$.
Substituting the value: $r = \frac{316.5 \text{ pm}}{2 \times 1.414} = \frac{316.5 \text{ pm}}{2.828} \approx 111.91 \text{ pm}$.
Therefore, the correct option is $B$.
324
EasyMCQ
An element crystallises in a $bcc$ lattice with a cell edge of $500 \ pm$. The density of the element is $7.5 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. How many atoms are present in $300 \ g$ of the metal?
A
$12.8 \times 10^{23} \ \text{atoms}$
B
$6.4 \times 10^{23} \ \text{atoms}$
C
$3.2 \times 10^{23} \ \text{atoms}$
D
$1.6 \times 10^{23} \ \text{atoms}$

Solution

(B) For a $bcc$ lattice, the number of atoms per unit cell, $n = 2$.
Given: edge length $a = 500 \ pm = 5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$, density $\rho = 7.5 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, mass $m = 300 \ g$.
Volume of unit cell $a^{3} = (5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^{3} = 125 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}$.
Using the density formula $\rho = \frac{nM}{a^{3} N_{A}}$, we find the molar mass $M$:
$M = \frac{\rho \times a^{3} \times N_{A}}{n} = \frac{7.5 \times 125 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2} \approx 282.3 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of atoms in $300 \ g$ of metal = $\frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} \times N_{A} = \frac{300}{282.3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 6.4 \times 10^{23} \ \text{atoms}$.
325
EasyMCQ
An element crystallises in $fcc$ type of unit cell. The volume of one unit cell is $24.99 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}$ and density of the element is $7.2 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. Calculate the number of unit cells in $36 \ g$ of a pure sample of the element.
A
$2.0 \times 10^{23}$
B
$2.0 \times 10^{21}$
C
$2.0 \times 10^{24}$
D
$1.25 \times 10^{21}$

Solution

(A) The volume of the given sample is calculated as: $\text{Volume} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}} = \frac{36 \ g}{7.2 \ g \ cm^{-3}} = 5 \ cm^{3}$.
The number of unit cells in the sample is given by the ratio of the total volume of the sample to the volume of one unit cell:
$\text{Number of unit cells} = \frac{\text{Total Volume}}{\text{Volume of one unit cell}} = \frac{5 \ cm^{3}}{24.99 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^{3}}$.
$\text{Number of unit cells} \approx 0.20008 \times 10^{24} = 2.0 \times 10^{23}$.
326
DifficultMCQ
If a metal crystallises in $bcc$ structure with edge length of unit cell $4.29 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,the radius of the metal atom is:
A
$3.2 \times 10^{-7} \ cm$
B
$1.86 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$1.07 \times 10^{-7} \ cm$
D
$1.07 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(B) For a $bcc$ (body-centered cubic) structure,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by:
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$
Given,$a = 4.29 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Substituting the value of $a$:
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 4.29 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
$r = 0.433 \times 4.29 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
$r \approx 1.857 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $r \approx 1.86 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
327
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms present in a unit cell for an element having a molar mass of $23 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ and a density of $0.96 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. Given that $a^3 \cdot N_{A} = 48 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(B) The density formula for a unit cell is given by $\rho = \frac{nM}{a^3 N_{A}}$.
Substituting the given values: $0.96 = \frac{n \times 23}{48}$.
Rearranging for $n$: $n = \frac{0.96 \times 48}{23}$.
$n = \frac{46.08}{23} \approx 2.003$.
Since $n$ represents the number of atoms per unit cell,the value is $2$.
328
MediumMCQ
Calculate the number of atoms present in a unit cell of an element having molar mass $190 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ and density $20 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. Given that $[a^3 \cdot N_A = 38 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}]$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$6$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The formula for density $(\rho)$ of a unit cell is given by: $\rho = \frac{M \times n}{a^3 \times N_A}$
Where $M$ 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 the Avogadro constant.
Given: $\rho = 20 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$M = 190 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,and $a^3 \cdot N_A = 38 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values into the formula: $20 = \frac{190 \times n}{38}$
$n = \frac{20 \times 38}{190}$
$n = \frac{760}{190} = 4$
Therefore,the number of atoms present in the unit cell is $4$.
329
MediumMCQ
The volume occupied by a single $CsCl$ ion pair in a crystal is $7.014 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^{3}$. The smallest $Cs^{+}-Cs^{+}$ inter-nuclear distance is equal to the length of the side of the cube corresponding to the volume of one $CsCl$ ion pair. The smallest $Cs^{+}-Cs^{+}$ inter-nuclear distance is nearly:
A
$4.3 \ \mathring{A}$
B
$4.5 \ \mathring{A}$
C
$4.4 \ \mathring{A}$
D
None of the above

Solution

(D) The volume of the cube corresponding to one $CsCl$ ion pair is given as $V = 7.014 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^{3}$.
According to the problem,the smallest $Cs^{+}-Cs^{+}$ inter-nuclear distance $(a)$ is equal to the side length of this cube.
Therefore,$a^{3} = 7.014 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^{3}$.
$a = (7.014 \times 10^{-23})^{1/3} \ cm$.
$a = 4.124 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Since $1 \ \mathring{A} = 10^{-8} \ cm$,we have $a = 4.124 \ \mathring{A}$.
Rounding to the nearest value,the distance is approximately $4.1 \ \mathring{A}$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
330
MediumMCQ
If '$a$' stands for the edge length of the cubic systems,the ratio of radii in simple cubic,body-centered cubic,and face-centered cubic unit cells is:
A
$1 \ a : \sqrt{3} \ a : \sqrt{2} \ a$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \ a : \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \ a : \frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}} \ a$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \ a : \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \ a : \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \ a$
D
$\frac{1}{2} \ a : \sqrt{3} \ a : \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \ a$

Solution

(B) For a simple cubic unit cell,the relation between radius '$r$' and edge length '$a$' is $r = \frac{a}{2}$.
For a body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ unit cell,the relation is $r = \frac{a \sqrt{3}}{4}$.
For a face-centered cubic $(fcc)$ unit cell,the relation is $r = \frac{a}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
Thus,the ratio of the radii for simple cubic : $bcc$ : $fcc$ is $\frac{1}{2} \ a : \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \ a : \frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}} \ a$.
331
DifficultMCQ
The number of atoms in $4.5 \ g$ of a face-centred cubic crystal with edge length $300 \ pm$ is (Given: Density $= 10 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23}$)
A
$6.6 \times 10^{20}$
B
$6.6 \times 10^{23}$
C
$6.6 \times 10^{19}$
D
$6.6 \times 10^{22}$

Solution

(D) For a face-centred cubic $(FCC)$ crystal, the number of atoms per unit cell is $Z = 4$.
Edge length $a = 300 \ pm = 300 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Density $d = 10 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
Using the density formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$, where $M$ is the molar mass.
$M = \frac{d \times N_A \times a^3}{Z} = \frac{10 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (3 \times 10^{-8})^3}{4}$.
$M = \frac{10 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 27 \times 10^{-24}}{4} = \frac{162.594}{4} = 40.6485 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Now, the number of atoms in $4.5 \ g$ is calculated as:
$\text{Number of atoms} = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} \times N_A = \frac{4.5}{40.6485} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 6.66 \times 10^{22}$ atoms.
332
EasyMCQ
$A$ metal crystallises in a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ lattice with the metallic radius $\sqrt{3} \ \mathring{A}$. The volume of the unit cell in $m^3$ is:
A
$64 \times 10^{-29}$
B
$4 \times 10^{-29}$
C
$6.4 \times 10^{-29}$
D
$4 \times 10^{-10}$

Solution

(C) Given,metallic radius $r = \sqrt{3} \ \mathring{A} = \sqrt{3} \times 10^{-10} \ m$.
For a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ lattice,the relationship between radius $r$ and edge length $a$ is $r = \frac{\sqrt{3} a}{4}$.
Rearranging for $a$: $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{4 \times \sqrt{3} \times 10^{-10} \ m}{\sqrt{3}} = 4 \times 10^{-10} \ m$.
The volume of the unit cell is $V = a^3 = (4 \times 10^{-10} \ m)^3 = 64 \times 10^{-30} \ m^3 = 6.4 \times 10^{-29} \ m^3$.
333
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal crystallises in $bcc$ lattice with unit cell edge length of $300 \ pm$ and density $6.15 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. The molar mass of the metal is
A
$50 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$60 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$40 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$70 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) Given, metal crystallises in $bcc$ lattice, therefore $Z = 2$.
Edge length $a = 300 \ pm = 300 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$.
Density $d = 6.15 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
Using the formula for density: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Rearranging for molar mass $M$: $M = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{Z}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{6.15 \times (300 \times 10^{-10})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2}$.
$M = \frac{6.15 \times 27 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{2} = \frac{99.965}{2} \approx 49.98 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Thus, the molar mass is approximately $50 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
334
EasyMCQ
$A$ metal crystallises in a face-centred cubic $(FCC)$ structure with a metallic radius of $\sqrt{2} \ \mathring{A}$. The volume of the unit cell (in $m^{3}$) is:
A
$4 \times 10^{-10}$
B
$6.4 \times 10^{-29}$
C
$4 \times 10^{-9}$
D
$6.4 \times 10^{-30}$

Solution

(B) For an $FCC$ unit cell,the relationship between the edge length $a$ and the metallic radius $r$ is given by $4r = \sqrt{2}a$.
Given $r = \sqrt{2} \ \mathring{A}$.
Substituting the value of $r$: $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{4 \times \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = 4 \ \mathring{A}$.
The volume of the unit cell is $V = a^{3} = (4 \ \mathring{A})^{3} = 64 \ \mathring{A}^{3}$.
Since $1 \ \mathring{A} = 10^{-10} \ m$,then $1 \ \mathring{A}^{3} = 10^{-30} \ m^{3}$.
Therefore,$V = 64 \times 10^{-30} \ m^{3} = 6.4 \times 10^{-29} \ m^{3}$.
335
EasyMCQ
The number of atoms in $2.4 \ g$ of body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ crystal with edge length $200 \ pm$ is (density = $10 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ atoms \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$6 \times 10^{23}$
B
$6 \times 10^{19}$
C
$6 \times 10^{22}$
D
$6 \times 10^{20}$

Solution

(C) For a $BCC$ crystal,the number of atoms per unit cell,$Z = 2$.
The density formula is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Given: $d = 10 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$a = 200 \ pm = 200 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 2 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,$N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$,$Z = 2$.
Calculating molar mass $(M)$:
$M = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{Z} = \frac{10 \times (2 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6 \times 10^{23}}{2} = \frac{10 \times 8 \times 10^{-24} \times 6 \times 10^{23}}{2} = 24 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles in $2.4 \ g$ = $\frac{2.4 \ g}{24 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Number of atoms = $\text{moles} \times N_A = 0.1 \times 6 \times 10^{23} = 6 \times 10^{22} \ atoms$.
336
MediumMCQ
The edge length of a cube is $300 \ pm$. Its body diagonal would be: (in $pm$)
A
$600$
B
$423$
C
$519.6$
D
$450.5$

Solution

(C) The formula for the body diagonal of a cube is given by $\sqrt{3} \times a$, where $a$ is the edge length of the cube.
Given, $a = 300 \ pm$.
Body diagonal $= \sqrt{3} \times 300 \ pm$.
Using $\sqrt{3} \approx 1.732$, we get:
Body diagonal $= 1.732 \times 300 \ pm = 519.6 \ pm$.
337
MediumMCQ
Sodium metal crystallizes in $B.C.C.$ lattice with an edge length of $4.29 \ \mathring{A}$. The radius of the sodium atom is:
A
$2.857 \ \mathring{A}$
B
$1.601 \ \mathring{A}$
C
$2.145 \ \mathring{A}$
D
$1.857 \ \mathring{A}$

Solution

(D) For a $B.C.C.$ (Body-Centered Cubic) lattice,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by the formula: $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$.
Given the edge length $a = 4.29 \ \mathring{A}$.
Substituting the value of $a$ into the formula:
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \times 4.29$
$r = 0.433 \times 4.29$
$r \approx 1.857 \ \mathring{A}$.
338
MediumMCQ
An element crystallizes in a $bcc$ lattice. The atomic radius of the element is $2.598 \ \mathring{A}$. What is the volume (in $cm^3$) of one unit cell?
A
$6.4 \times 10^{-22}$
B
$2.16 \times 10^{22}$
C
$2.16 \times 10^{-22}$
D
$2.16 \times 10^{-24}$

Solution

(C) For a $bcc$ lattice,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by: $4r = \sqrt{3}a$,which implies $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Given $r = 2.598 \ \mathring{A} = 2.598 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Substituting the value of $r$: $a = \frac{4 \times 2.598 \times 10^{-8}}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{4 \times 2.598 \times 10^{-8}}{1.732} = 4 \times 1.5 \times 10^{-8} = 6 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
The volume of the unit cell is $V = a^3 = (6 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3 = 216 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3 = 2.16 \times 10^{-22} \ cm^3$.
339
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal crystallizes in a simple cubic lattice. The radius of the metal atom is $x \ pm$. What is the volume of the unit cell in $pm^3$?
A
$x^3$
B
$4 \ x^3$
C
$8 \ x^3$
D
$16 \ x^3$

Solution

(C) In a simple cubic lattice, the atoms are present at the corners of the cube.
For a simple cubic unit cell, the edge length $a$ is related to the radius of the atom $r$ by the formula $a = 2r$.
Given that the radius of the metal atom is $r = x \ pm$.
Therefore, the edge length $a = 2 \times x = 2x \ pm$.
The volume of the unit cell is given by $V = a^3$.
Substituting the value of $a$, we get $V = (2x)^3 = 8x^3 \ pm^3$.
340
EasyMCQ
The diffraction pattern of a crystalline solid gave a peak at $2 \theta = 60^{\circ}$. What is the distance (in $cm$) between the layers which gave this peak? ($\lambda$ of $X$-rays is $1.54 \mathring{A}$) ($\sin 30^{\circ} = 0.5$,$\sin 60^{\circ} = 0.866$; $n = 1$)
A
$8.89 \times 10^{-9}$
B
$8.89 \times 10^{-1}$
C
$1.54 \times 10^{-8}$
D
$1.54$

Solution

(C) According to Bragg's law: $n \lambda = 2 d \sin \theta$.
Given: $n = 1$,$\lambda = 1.54 \mathring{A}$,and $2 \theta = 60^{\circ}$,so $\theta = 30^{\circ}$.
Substituting the values into the formula: $1 \times 1.54 \mathring{A} = 2 \times d \times \sin 30^{\circ}$.
Since $\sin 30^{\circ} = 0.5$,we have: $1.54 \mathring{A} = 2 \times d \times 0.5$.
$1.54 \mathring{A} = d$.
Converting $\mathring{A}$ to $cm$ $(1 \mathring{A} = 10^{-8} \ cm)$:
$d = 1.54 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
341
MediumMCQ
The density of $Na$ is $0.613 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. If the edge length of the unit cell of $Na$ is $5 \ \mathring{A}$,the effective number of atoms of $Na$ per unit cell is (Atomic weight of $Na = 23 \ u$)
A
$8$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) The formula for density $(d)$ of a unit cell is given by: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
Where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$M$ is the molar mass $(23 \ g \ mol^{-1})$,$a$ is the edge length $(5 \ \mathring{A} = 5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)$,and $N_A$ is Avogadro's number $(6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$.
Rearranging for $Z$: $Z = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{M}$
Substituting the values: $Z = \frac{0.613 \times (5 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{23}$
$Z = \frac{0.613 \times 125 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{23}$
$Z = \frac{0.613 \times 125 \times 0.6022}{23} \approx \frac{46.14}{23} \approx 2$
Thus,the effective number of atoms per unit cell is $2$.
342
MediumMCQ
Gold crystallises in $fcc$ lattice. The edge length of the unit cell is $4 \ \mathring{A}$. The closest distance between gold atoms is '$x$' $\mathring{A}$ and density of gold is '$y$' $g \ cm^{-3}$. What are $x$ and $y$ respectively?
$($ Molar mass of gold $= 197 \ g \ mol^{-1} ; N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1} )$
A
$2\sqrt{2}, 41.04$
B
$2\sqrt{2}, 20.52$
C
$2\sqrt{3}, 10.25$
D
$\sqrt{3}, 5.15$

Solution

(B) For an $fcc$ lattice,the edge length $a = 4 \ \mathring{A} = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
$1$. The closest distance between atoms $(x)$ in an $fcc$ lattice is given by $x = \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$.
$x = \frac{4}{\sqrt{2}} = 2\sqrt{2} \ \mathring{A} \approx 2.828 \ \mathring{A}$.
$2$. The density $(y)$ is given by the formula $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
For $fcc$,$Z = 4$. Given $M = 197 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$,and $a = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
$y = \frac{4 \times 197}{6 \times 10^{23} \times (4 \times 10^{-8})^3} = \frac{788}{6 \times 10^{23} \times 64 \times 10^{-24}} = \frac{788}{38.4} \approx 20.52 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
Thus,$x = 2\sqrt{2}$ and $y = 20.52$.
343
MediumMCQ
An element (atomic weight $= 250 \ u$) crystallises in a simple cubic lattice. If the density of the unit cell is $7.2 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,what is the radius (in $\mathring{A}$) of the atom of the element? $(N_A = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$4.04$
B
$2.93$
C
$1.93$
D
$3.04$

Solution

(C) For a simple cubic lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $1$.
The formula for density $(d)$ is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$,where $M$ is the atomic weight,$N_A$ is Avogadro's number,and $a$ is the edge length.
Substituting the values: $7.2 = \frac{1 \times 250}{6.02 \times 10^{23} \times a^3}$.
$a^3 = \frac{250}{7.2 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23}} \approx 5.767 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
$a = (57.67 \times 10^{-24})^{1/3} \approx 3.86 \times 10^{-8} \ cm = 3.86 \ \mathring{A}$.
For a simple cubic lattice,the radius $(r)$ is related to the edge length $(a)$ by $r = \frac{a}{2}$.
$r = \frac{3.86}{2} = 1.93 \ \mathring{A}$.
344
MediumMCQ
An element occurs in the body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ structure with an edge length of $288 \ pm$. The density of the element is $7.2 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. The number of atoms present in $208 \ g$ of the element is nearly:
A
$24.2 \times 10^{23}$
B
$12.1 \times 10^{23}$
C
$24.2 \times 10^{24}$
D
$36.3 \times 10^{23}$

Solution

(A) $1$. For a $BCC$ unit cell, the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $2$.
$2$. The edge length $(a)$ is $288 \ pm = 288 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$.
$3$. The volume of the unit cell $(V)$ is $a^3 = (288 \times 10^{-10} \ cm)^3 \approx 2.39 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
$4$. The density $(\rho)$ is given by $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
$5$. Rearranging to find the molar mass $(M)$: $M = \frac{\rho \times N_A \times a^3}{Z} = \frac{7.2 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 2.39 \times 10^{-23}}{2} \approx 51.8 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
$6$. The number of moles in $208 \ g$ is $n = \frac{\text{mass}}{M} = \frac{208}{51.8} \approx 4.015 \ mol$.
$7$. The number of atoms is $n \times N_A = 4.015 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 24.18 \times 10^{23} \approx 24.2 \times 10^{23}$.
345
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal crystallizes in a simple cubic lattice. The volume of one unit cell is $6.4 \times 10^7 \ pm^3$. What is the radius of the metal atom in $pm$?
A
$100$
B
$200$
C
$300$
D
$400$

Solution

(B) For a simple cubic lattice, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the radius of the atom $(r)$ is given by $a = 2r$.
The volume of the unit cell $(V)$ is given by $V = a^3$.
Given $V = 6.4 \times 10^7 \ pm^3$.
Therefore, $a^3 = 6.4 \times 10^7 \ pm^3$.
Taking the cube root of both sides, $a = (64 \times 10^6)^{1/3} \ pm = 400 \ pm$.
Since $a = 2r$, we have $r = a / 2 = 400 / 2 = 200 \ pm$.
346
EasyMCQ
The density of $\beta-Fe$ is $7.6 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. It crystallizes in a cubic lattice with $a = 290 \ pm$. What is the value of $Z$? $(Fe = 56 \ g \ mol^{-1}; N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) The density formula for a cubic crystal is $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given values are $\rho = 7.6 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$M = 56 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$,and $a = 290 \ pm = 290 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$.
Rearranging the formula for $Z$: $Z = \frac{\rho \times N_A \times a^3}{M}$.
Substituting the values: $Z = \frac{7.6 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (290 \times 10^{-10})^3}{56}$.
$Z = \frac{7.6 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 24389 \times 10^{-30}}{56}$.
$Z = \frac{1115780.8 \times 10^{-7}}{56} \approx \frac{0.111578}{0.056} \approx 1.99$.
Thus,the value of $Z$ is approximately $2$.
347
EasyMCQ
Silver forms a $CCP$ structure and its density is $10.5 \ g/cm^3$. What is the edge length of the unit cell? (Molar mass of silver is $107.9 \ g/mol$)
A
$\sqrt[3]{0.68} \ \mathring{A}$
B
$\sqrt[3]{48} \ \mathring{A}$
C
$\sqrt[3]{68.1} \ \mathring{A}$
D
$\sqrt[3]{680} \ \mathring{A}$

Solution

(C) For a $CCP$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 4$.
The density formula is $d = \frac{ZM}{N_A a^3}$.
Rearranging for $a^3$: $a^3 = \frac{ZM}{N_A d} = \frac{4 \times 107.9}{(6.022 \times 10^{23}) \times 10.5}$.
$a^3 = \frac{431.6}{63.231 \times 10^{23}} \approx 6.825 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
Converting $cm^3$ to $\mathring{A}^3$: $1 \ cm^3 = (10^8 \ \mathring{A})^3 = 10^{24} \ \mathring{A}^3$.
$a^3 = 6.825 \times 10^{-23} \times 10^{24} \ \mathring{A}^3 = 68.25 \ \mathring{A}^3$.
Therefore,$a = \sqrt[3]{68.25} \ \mathring{A}$.
348
EasyMCQ
An element crystallising in $fcc$ lattice has a density of $8.92 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and edge length of $3.61 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$. What is the atomic weight of the element (in $u$)? $(N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$126.356$
B
$63.178$
C
$31.589$
D
$47.383$

Solution

(B) Given: Density $(d) = 8.92 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,Edge length $(a) = 3.61 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,Avogadro's number $(N_A) = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
For an $fcc$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z) = 4$.
The formula for density is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$,where $M$ is the atomic weight.
Rearranging for $M$: $M = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{Z}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{8.92 \times (3.61 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{8.92 \times 47.0458 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{4}$.
$M = \frac{252.712}{4} = 63.178 \ u$.
349
DifficultMCQ
Elements $A$ and $B$ have $fcc$ and $bcc$ structures respectively with a unit cell edge length of $3 \mathring{A}$ for both elements. The number of atoms in $210 \ g$ of $A$ is equal to the number of atoms in $594 \ g$ of $B$. If the density of $A$ is $7 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,what is the density of $B$ (in $g \ cm^{-3}$)?
A
$9.9$
B
$4.5$
C
$6.8$
D
$11.2$

Solution

(A) The number of atoms in $210 \ g$ of $A$ is $\frac{210}{M_A} \times N_A$ and in $594 \ g$ of $B$ is $\frac{594}{M_B} \times N_A$,where $M_A$ and $M_B$ are molar masses.
Given: $\frac{210}{M_A} = \frac{594}{M_B} \implies \frac{M_B}{M_A} = \frac{594}{210} = 2.828$.
Density formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
For $A$ ($fcc$,$Z=4$): $7 = \frac{4 \times M_A}{N_A \times a^3}$.
For $B$ ($bcc$,$Z=2$): $d_B = \frac{2 \times M_B}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Taking the ratio: $\frac{d_B}{7} = \frac{2 \times M_B}{4 \times M_A} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{M_B}{M_A}$.
Substituting the ratio: $\frac{d_B}{7} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{594}{210} = \frac{1}{2} \times 2.828 = 1.414$.
$d_B = 7 \times 1.414 = 9.9 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
350
MediumMCQ
The crystal structure of an element has an $fcc$ lattice. If the edge length of the crystal is $4 \ \mathring{A}$,what is the atomic weight (in $g \ mol^{-1}$) of the element,if the density of the crystal is $11.21 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ $(N_{A} = 6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$?
A
$63.5$
B
$85.5$
C
$108.0$
D
$197.0$

Solution

(C) The effective number of atoms in an $fcc$ unit cell is $Z = 4$.
The formula for density is $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_{A} \times a^3}$.
Given: $d = 11.21 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$a = 4 \ \mathring{A} = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,$N_{A} = 6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging for molar mass $(M)$: $M = \frac{d \times N_{A} \times a^3}{Z}$.
$M = \frac{11.21 \times 6.023 \times 10^{23} \times (4 \times 10^{-8})^3}{4}$.
$M = \frac{11.21 \times 6.023 \times 10^{23} \times 64 \times 10^{-24}}{4}$.
$M = 11.21 \times 6.023 \times 16 \times 0.1 = 108.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.

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