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EasyMCQ
$A$ metal crystallizes with a $FCC$ lattice, the edge of whose unit cell is $x \text{ pm}$. The diameter of this metal atom would be $\text{pm}$.
A
$x / \sqrt{2}$
B
$x / 2\sqrt{2}$
C
$\sqrt{2}x$
D
$2x$

Solution

(A) In a face-centered cubic $(FCC)$ unit cell, atoms touch along the face diagonal.
Let the edge length of the unit cell be $a = x \text{ pm}$ and the radius of the atom be $r$.
The length of the face diagonal is given by $d = \sqrt{2}a = \sqrt{2}x$.
Since the atoms touch along the face diagonal, the diagonal length is also equal to $4r$ $(r + 2r + r = 4r)$.
Therefore, $4r = \sqrt{2}x$, which gives $r = \frac{\sqrt{2}x}{4} = \frac{x}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
The diameter of the atom is $D = 2r = 2 \times \frac{x}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{x}{\sqrt{2}} \text{ pm}$.
352
MediumMCQ
Iron exhibits $bcc$ structure at room temperature. Above $500^{\circ} C$,it transforms to $fcc$ structure. Find the ratio of the density of iron at room temperature to that at $500^{\circ} C$. (Assume the atomic radii and the molar mass of iron remain constant even with variation in temperature)
A
$3 \sqrt{3} : 4 \sqrt{2}$
B
$\sqrt{3} : \sqrt{2}$
C
$\sqrt{2} : \sqrt{3}$
D
$10 : 92$

Solution

(A) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $d = \frac{ZM}{a^3 N_0}$.
For a $bcc$ unit cell: $Z = 2$ and $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Thus,$d_{bcc} = \frac{2M}{(\frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}})^3 N_0} = \frac{2M \times 3\sqrt{3}}{64r^3 N_0} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}M}{32r^3 N_0}$.
For an $fcc$ unit cell: $Z = 4$ and $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{2}} = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Thus,$d_{fcc} = \frac{4M}{(2\sqrt{2}r)^3 N_0} = \frac{4M}{16\sqrt{2}r^3 N_0} = \frac{M}{4\sqrt{2}r^3 N_0}$.
The ratio of densities is $\frac{d_{bcc}}{d_{fcc}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}M}{32r^3 N_0} \times \frac{4\sqrt{2}r^3 N_0}{M} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{8\sqrt{2}}$.
Wait,re-calculating: $\frac{d_{bcc}}{d_{fcc}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{32} \times 4\sqrt{2} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{8\sqrt{2}}$.
Actually,$\frac{d_{bcc}}{d_{fcc}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{32} \times 4\sqrt{2} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{8\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4 \times 2 \times \sqrt{2}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4 \times \sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4 \times 2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{8\sqrt{2}}$.
Let's re-evaluate the ratio: $\frac{d_{bcc}}{d_{fcc}} = \frac{2}{a_{bcc}^3} \times \frac{a_{fcc}^3}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \times (\frac{a_{fcc}}{a_{bcc}})^3 = \frac{1}{2} \times (\frac{4r/\sqrt{2}}{4r/\sqrt{3}})^3 = \frac{1}{2} \times (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}})^3 = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4\sqrt{2}}$.
353
MediumMCQ
How many unit cells are present in a cube-shaped ideal crystal of $NaCl$ of mass $1 \ g$?
A
$5.14 \times 10^{21}$
B
$1.28 \times 10^{24}$
C
$1.71 \times 10^{21}$
D
$2.57 \times 10^{21}$

Solution

(D) Molar mass of $NaCl = 58.5 \ g/mol$.
$1 \ g$ of $NaCl = \frac{1}{58.5} \text{ mole of } NaCl$.
Number of formula units of $NaCl = \frac{1}{58.5} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 1.03 \times 10^{22} \text{ units}$.
Since $NaCl$ has an $fcc$ structure,each unit cell contains $4$ formula units of $NaCl$.
Number of unit cells $= \frac{\text{Total formula units}}{4} = \frac{1.03 \times 10^{22}}{4} \approx 2.57 \times 10^{21} \text{ unit cells}$.
354
MediumMCQ
If each edge of a cubic unit cell of an element having atomic mass $120$ and density $6.25 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ measures $400 \ pm$,then the crystal lattice is
A
primitive
B
body centered
C
face centered
D
end centered

Solution

(B) Given: Atomic mass $(M) = 120 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,Density $(d) = 6.25 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,Edge length $(a) = 400 \ pm = 400 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$,Avogadro number $(N_A) = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Using the formula for density: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Substituting the values: $6.25 = \frac{Z \times 120}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (400 \times 10^{-10})^3}$.
$6.25 = \frac{Z \times 120}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 64 \times 10^{-24}}$.
$6.25 = \frac{Z \times 120}{6.022 \times 64 \times 10^{-1}}$.
$6.25 = \frac{Z \times 120}{38.54}$.
$Z = \frac{6.25 \times 38.54}{120} \approx 2$.
Since the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $2$,the crystal lattice is body centered.
355
MediumMCQ
At $T \ K$,copper (atomic mass $= 63.5 \ u$) has $fcc$ unit cell structure with edge length of $x \ \mathring{A}$. What is the approximate density of $Cu$ in $g \ cm^{-3}$ at that temperature? $(N_A = 6.0 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$\frac{42.3}{x^3}$
B
$\frac{423}{x^3}$
C
$\frac{423}{x^3}$
D
$\frac{212}{x^3}$

Solution

(B) For an $fcc$ unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell,$Z = 4$.
Edge length $a = x \ \mathring{A} = x \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Atomic mass of $Cu = 63.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Avogadro's number $N_A = 6.0 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
The formula for density $d$ is:
$d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
Substituting the values:
$d = \frac{4 \times 63.5}{(x \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.0 \times 10^{23}}$
$d = \frac{254}{x^3 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.0 \times 10^{23}}$
$d = \frac{254}{x^3 \times 0.6} = \frac{423.33}{x^3} \approx \frac{423}{x^3} \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
Thus,the correct option is $(B)$ or $(C)$.
356
EasyMCQ
If the radius of an atom of an element which forms a body centered cubic unit cell is $173.2 \ pm$, the volume of the unit cell in $cm^3$ is:
A
$3.12 \times 10^{-23}$
B
$6.4 \times 10^{-23}$
C
$3.2 \times 10^{-24}$
D
$2.13 \times 10^{-23}$

Solution

(B) Given, radius of an atom in a body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ unit cell, $r = 173.2 \ pm = 173.2 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$.
For a $bcc$ structure, the relationship between edge length $a$ and radius $r$ is $\sqrt{3} \cdot a = 4r$.
Therefore, $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{4 \times 173.2 \times 10^{-10}}{1.732} \ cm$.
$a = 4 \times 100 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 400 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
The volume of the unit cell $V = a^3 = (4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm)^3$.
$V = 64 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3 = 6.4 \times 10^{-23} \ cm^3$.
357
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal crystallises in two phases,one as $fcc$ and other as $bcc$ with unit cell edge lengths of $3.5 \ \mathring{A}$ and $3.0 \ \mathring{A}$ respectively. The ratio of density of $fcc$ and $bcc$ phases approximately is
A
$1.5 : 1.0$
B
$1.0 : 1.5$
C
$1.26 : 1$
D
$1 : 1.26$

Solution

(C) Density $(d)$ 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 $fcc$,$Z_1 = 4$ and $a_1 = 3.5 \ \mathring{A}$.
For $bcc$,$Z_2 = 2$ and $a_2 = 3.0 \ \mathring{A}$.
The ratio of densities is $\frac{d_{fcc}}{d_{bcc}} = \frac{Z_1}{Z_2} \times \frac{a_2^3}{a_1^3}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{d_{fcc}}{d_{bcc}} = \frac{4}{2} \times \frac{(3.0)^3}{(3.5)^3} = 2 \times \frac{27}{42.875} = 2 \times 0.6297 = 1.2594 \approx 1.26 : 1$.
358
DifficultMCQ
If a metal crystallises in a face-centred cubic $(FCC)$ structure with a metallic radius of $25 \ pm$, the number of unit cells in $1.0 \ cm^3$ of the lattice is:
A
$2.828 \times 10^{28}$
B
$1.414 \times 10^{28}$
C
$1.414 \times 10^{24}$
D
$2.828 \times 10^{24}$

Solution

(D) For an $FCC$ unit cell, the relation between edge length $(a)$ and radius $(r)$ is $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Given $r = 25 \ pm = 25 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$.
$a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 25 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 70.7 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 7.07 \times 10^{-9} \ cm$.
The volume of one unit cell $(V_{cell})$ is $a^3 = (7.07 \times 10^{-9} \ cm)^3 \approx 353.5 \times 10^{-27} \ cm^3 = 3.535 \times 10^{-25} \ cm^3$.
The number of unit cells in $1.0 \ cm^3$ is $\frac{1.0 \ cm^3}{V_{cell}} = \frac{1}{3.535 \times 10^{-25}} \approx 0.2828 \times 10^{25} = 2.828 \times 10^{24}$.
359
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal crystallizes in two phases,one as $fcc$ and another as $bcc$ with unit cell edge lengths of $3.5 \mathring{A}$ and $3.0 \mathring{A}$,respectively. The ratio of density of $fcc$ and $bcc$ phases approximately is
A
$1.5:1.0$
B
$1.0:1.5$
C
$1.26:1$
D
$1:1.26$

Solution

(C) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
For $fcc$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 4$ and edge length $a = 3.5 \mathring{A}$.
$\rho_{fcc} = \frac{4 \times M}{(3.5)^3 \times N_A}$
For $bcc$ lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 2$ and edge length $a = 3.0 \mathring{A}$.
$\rho_{bcc} = \frac{2 \times M}{(3.0)^3 \times N_A}$
Taking the ratio of the two densities:
$\frac{\rho_{fcc}}{\rho_{bcc}} = \frac{4 \times (3.0)^3}{2 \times (3.5)^3} = \frac{4 \times 27}{2 \times 42.875} = \frac{108}{85.75} \approx 1.26$
Thus,the ratio of the density of $fcc$ to $bcc$ phases is approximately $1.26:1$.
360
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal $(X)$ of atomic weight $M \ g \ mol^{-1}$ crystallizes in a $bcc$ lattice. Its density is $d \ g \ cm^{-3}$. What is the equation for the unit cell edge length $(a)$? ($N=$ Avogadro number)
A
$a = \left( \frac{2M}{Nd} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}$
B
$a = \left( \frac{2M}{Nd} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}$
C
$a = \left( \frac{4M}{Nd} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}$
D
$a = \left( \frac{M}{Nd} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}$

Solution

(A) The density $(d)$ of a unit cell is given by the formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N \times a^3}$,where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$M$ is the molar mass,$N$ is Avogadro's number,and $a$ is the edge length of the unit cell.
For a $bcc$ (body-centered cubic) lattice,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $2$.
Substituting $Z = 2$ into the density formula: $d = \frac{2M}{N \times a^3}$.
Rearranging for $a^3$: $a^3 = \frac{2M}{Nd}$.
Taking the cube root on both sides: $a = \left( \frac{2M}{Nd} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}$.
361
MediumMCQ
An element has a body-centered cubic structure with a unit cell edge length of $400 \ pm$. The atomic mass of the element is $24 \ g \ mol^{-1}$. What is the density of the element (in $g \ cm^{-3}$)? $(N_{A} = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$2.50$
B
$1.80$
C
$3.60$
D
$1.25$

Solution

(D) For a body-centered cubic $(bcc)$ structure, the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $2$.
Given edge length $(a)$ = $400 \ pm = 400 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 4 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Atomic mass $(M)$ = $24 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Avogadro's number $(N_A)$ = $6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
The formula for density $(d)$ is:
$d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
Substituting the values:
$d = \frac{2 \times 24}{(4 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6 \times 10^{23}}$
$d = \frac{48}{64 \times 10^{-24} \times 6 \times 10^{23}}$
$d = \frac{48}{384 \times 10^{-1}}$
$d = \frac{48}{38.4} = 1.25 \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
362
DifficultMCQ
An element with molar mass $2.7 \times 10^{-2} \ kg \ mol^{-1}$ forms a cubic unit cell with edge length of $405 \ pm$. If its density is $2.7 \times 10^3 \ kg \ m^{-3}$, the nature of the cubic unit cell is: $(N_{A} = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
face centered cubic
B
simple cubic
C
body centered cubic
D
end centered

Solution

(A) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Given:
Density $d = 2.7 \times 10^3 \ kg \ m^{-3} = 2.7 \ \text{g} \ cm^{-3}$.
Molar mass $M = 2.7 \times 10^{-2} \ kg \ mol^{-1} = 27 \ \text{g} \ mol^{-1}$.
Edge length $a = 405 \ pm = 405 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 4.05 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Avogadro's number $N_A = 6.02 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging the formula to find $Z$:
$Z = \frac{d \times a^3 \times N_A}{M}$.
Substituting the values:
$Z = \frac{2.7 \times (4.05 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23}}{27}$.
$Z = \frac{2.7 \times 66.43 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.02 \times 10^{23}}{27}$.
$Z = \frac{1079.7 \times 10^{-1}}{27} = \frac{107.97}{27} \approx 4$.
Since the number of atoms per unit cell $Z = 4$, the unit cell is face-centered cubic $(FCC)$.
363
EasyMCQ
What are the variables in the graph of powder diffraction pattern of a crystalline solid?
A
$x$-axis $= 2 \theta$; $y$-axis $= \text{intensity}$
B
$x$-axis $= \text{intensity}$; $y$-axis $= 2 \theta$
C
$x$-axis $= \theta$; $y$-axis $= \text{intensity}$
D
$x$-axis $= \text{intensity}$; $y$-axis $= \theta$

Solution

(A) In a powder $X$-ray diffraction $(PXRD)$ pattern,the data is plotted as intensity ($y$-axis) versus the diffraction angle $2 \theta$ ($x$-axis).
This technique is widely used for characterizing crystalline materials.
364
MediumMCQ
In the $x$-ray reflection $(n=1)$, the distance between two parallel planes of $NaCl$ is $280 \ pm$ and the diffraction angle is $5.2^{\circ}$. What is the wavelength of its light radiation? (Given: $\sin 5.2^{\circ} = 0.09$)
A
$0.504 \ \mathring{A}$
B
$5.04 \ \mathring{A}$
C
$50.4 \ \mathring{A}$
D
$504 \ \mathring{A}$

Solution

(A) According to Bragg's equation:
$n \lambda = 2 \ d \sin \theta$
Given: $n = 1$, $d = 280 \ pm = 280 \times 10^{-12} \ m$, $\sin \theta = 0.09$.
Substituting the values:
$\lambda = \frac{2 \times 280 \times 10^{-12} \ m \times 0.09}{1}$
$\lambda = 50.4 \times 10^{-12} \ m$
$\lambda = 0.504 \times 10^{-10} \ m = 0.504 \ \mathring{A}$
365
EasyMCQ
$A$ metal $(M)$ crystallizes in an $fcc$ lattice with an edge length of $4.242 \mathring{A}$. What is the radius of the $M$ atom (in $\mathring{A}$)?
A
$1.25$
B
$1.75$
C
$1.5$
D
$1.0$

Solution

(C) For an $fcc$ (face-centered cubic) lattice,the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by the formula: $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Given that $a = 4.242 \mathring{A}$ and $\sqrt{2} \approx 1.414$.
Substituting the values: $4.242 = 2 \times 1.414 \times r$.
$4.242 = 2.828 \times r$.
$r = \frac{4.242}{2.828} \approx 1.5 \mathring{A}$.
Therefore,the radius of the $M$ atom is $1.5 \mathring{A}$.
366
MediumMCQ
$A$ substance has a density of $2 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. It crystallizes in the $fcc$ crystal with an edge length of $600 \ pm$. The molar mass of the substance (in $g \ mol^{-1}$) is
$(N_{A} = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$54.8$
B
$64.8$
C
$74.8$
D
$84.7$

Solution

(B) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
For an $fcc$ crystal,the number of atoms per unit cell,$Z = 4$.
Given: $d = 2 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,$a = 600 \ pm = 600 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 6 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,$N_A = 6 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $2 = \frac{4 \times M}{(6 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6 \times 10^{23}}$
$2 = \frac{4 \times M}{216 \times 10^{-24} \times 6 \times 10^{23}}$
$2 = \frac{4 \times M}{216 \times 0.1} = \frac{4 \times M}{21.6}$
$M = \frac{2 \times 21.6}{4} = 10.8 \times 1 = 10.8$
Wait,recalculating: $2 = \frac{4 \times M}{216 \times 10^{-24} \times 6 \times 10^{23}} = \frac{4 \times M}{1296 \times 10^{-1}} = \frac{4 \times M}{129.6}$
$M = \frac{2 \times 129.6}{4} = 64.8 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
367
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal crystallises in two cubic phases,$fcc$ and $bcc$ with edge lengths $3.5 \ \mathring{A}$ and $3 \ \mathring{A}$ respectively. The ratio of densities of $fcc$ and $bcc$ is approximately
A
$1.36$
B
$1.26$
C
$2.16$
D
$6.13$

Solution

(B) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$,where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell,$M$ is the molar mass,$N_A$ is Avogadro's number,and $a$ is the edge length.
For $fcc$,$Z_{fcc} = 4$ and $a_{fcc} = 3.5 \ \mathring{A}$.
For $bcc$,$Z_{bcc} = 2$ and $a_{bcc} = 3 \ \mathring{A}$.
The ratio of densities is $\frac{\rho_{fcc}}{\rho_{bcc}} = \frac{Z_{fcc}}{Z_{bcc}} \times \left(\frac{a_{bcc}}{a_{fcc}}\right)^3$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{\rho_{fcc}}{\rho_{bcc}} = \frac{4}{2} \times \left(\frac{3}{3.5}\right)^3 = 2 \times \left(\frac{6}{7}\right)^3 = 2 \times \frac{216}{343} = \frac{432}{343} \approx 1.26$.
368
MediumMCQ
Sodium metal crystallises in a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ lattice with an edge length of $x \ \mathring{A}$. If the radius of the sodium atom is $1.86 \ \mathring{A}$,the value of $x$ is:
A
$4.29$
B
$3.29$
C
$2.39$
D
$3.93$

Solution

(A) For a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ lattice,the relationship between the edge length $(x)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by the formula: $x = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Given that the radius $r = 1.86 \ \mathring{A}$,we substitute this value into the equation:
$x = \frac{4 \times 1.86}{\sqrt{3}}$
$x = \frac{7.44}{1.732}$
$x \approx 4.29 \ \mathring{A}$.
Therefore,the correct value of $x$ is $4.29 \ \mathring{A}$.
369
MediumMCQ
An element with molar mass $2.7 \times 10^{-2} \ kg \ mol^{-1}$ forms a cubic unit cell with edge length of $405 \ pm$. If its density is $2.7 \times 10^3 \ kg \ m^{-3}$, the number of atoms present in one unit cell of it is (Given : $N_{A}=6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$12$

Solution

(B) The density of a unit cell is given by the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$
Where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell, $M$ is the molar mass, $N_A$ is Avogadro's number, and $a$ is the edge length.
Rearranging for $Z$: $Z = \frac{\rho \times N_A \times a^3}{M}$
Given:
$\rho = 2.7 \times 10^3 \ kg \ m^{-3}$
$M = 2.7 \times 10^{-2} \ kg \ mol^{-1}$
$a = 405 \ pm = 405 \times 10^{-12} \ m = 4.05 \times 10^{-10} \ m$
$N_A = 6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$Z = \frac{(2.7 \times 10^3) \times (6.023 \times 10^{23}) \times (4.05 \times 10^{-10})^3}{2.7 \times 10^{-2}}$
$Z = \frac{2.7 \times 10^3 \times 6.023 \times 10^{23} \times 66.43 \times 10^{-30}}{2.7 \times 10^{-2}}$
$Z = \frac{1080.14 \times 10^{-4}}{2.7 \times 10^{-2}} \approx 4$
Thus, the number of atoms per unit cell is $4$.
370
MediumMCQ
At $T \ K$,copper (atomic mass $= 63.5 \ u$) has $fcc$ structure with an edge length of $x \ \mathring{A}$. The density of copper (in $g \ cm^{-3}$) at that temperature is approximately $(N_A = 6.0 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$\frac{423}{x}$
B
$\frac{4.23}{x^3}$
C
$\frac{423}{x^3}$
D
$\frac{212.5}{x^3}$

Solution

(C) The density $(d)$ of a unit cell is given by the formula: $d = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$
For $fcc$ structure,the number of atoms per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$.
The edge length $(a)$ is $x \ \mathring{A} = x \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
Given $M = 63.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ and $N_A = 6.0 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting these values:
$d = \frac{4 \times 63.5}{(6.0 \times 10^{23}) \times (x \times 10^{-8})^3} \ g \ cm^{-3}$
$d = \frac{254}{6.0 \times 10^{23} \times x^3 \times 10^{-24}} \ g \ cm^{-3}$
$d = \frac{254}{0.6 \times x^3} \ g \ cm^{-3} = \frac{423.33}{x^3} \ g \ cm^{-3}$
Thus,the approximate density is $\frac{423}{x^3} \ g \ cm^{-3}$.
371
EasyMCQ
Copper crystallises in a $ccp$ arrangement and the accepted value of the metal ion radius was found to be $1.28 \ \mathring{A}$. Calculate the density of copper in grams per cubic centimetre. (Atomic weight of copper is $63.5 \ g/mol$,$N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$) (in $g/cm^3$)
A
$8.96$
B
$7.80$
C
$6.67$
D
$10.0$

Solution

(A) For a $ccp$ (or $fcc$) unit cell,the number of atoms per unit cell is $Z = 4$.
The relationship between edge length $a$ and radius $r$ is $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$.
Given $r = 1.28 \ \mathring{A} = 1.28 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
$a = 2 \times 1.414 \times 1.28 \times 10^{-8} \ cm = 3.62 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
The density formula is $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$.
Substituting the values: $\rho = \frac{4 \times 63.5}{(3.62 \times 10^{-8})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}$.
$\rho = \frac{254}{47.45 \times 10^{-24} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}} = \frac{254}{28.57} \approx 8.89 \ g/cm^3$.
Rounding to the nearest standard value,the density is approximately $8.96 \ g/cm^3$.
Thus,option $(A)$ is correct.
372
EasyMCQ
In a $bcc$ lattice having the edge length of $200 \ pm$, the cation has the radius of $70 \ pm$. The radius ratio of $\frac{r^{+}}{r^{-}}$ is (Given, $\sqrt{2}=1.4, \sqrt{3}=1.7$ and $\sqrt{6}=2.4$ )
A
$0.7$
B
$1$
C
$0.4$
D
$0.2$

Solution

(A) For a $bcc$ lattice, the body diagonal is given by $\sqrt{3}a = 2r^{+} + 2r^{-}$.
Given edge length $a = 200 \ pm$ and cation radius $r^{+} = 70 \ pm$.
Using $\sqrt{3} = 1.7$, the body diagonal is $1.7 \times 200 = 340 \ pm$.
Thus, $2(70) + 2r^{-} = 340 \ pm$.
$140 + 2r^{-} = 340 \ pm$.
$2r^{-} = 200 \ pm$, so $r^{-} = 100 \ pm$.
The radius ratio $\frac{r^{+}}{r^{-}} = \frac{70}{100} = 0.7$.
373
MediumMCQ
$A$ compound can crystallise in two forms $\alpha$ and $\beta$ which are $fcc$ and $bcc$, respectively. The $\alpha$-form has a side length of $2 \ pm$ and the $\beta$-form has a side length of $4 \ pm$. The ratio of their density $\frac{\rho_\alpha}{\rho_\beta}$ is
A
$32$
B
$16$
C
$8$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The density $\rho$ of a unit cell is given by $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
For the $\alpha$-form $(fcc)$: $Z_1 = 4$, $a_1 = 2 \ pm$.
For the $\beta$-form $(bcc)$: $Z_2 = 2$, $a_2 = 4 \ pm$.
The ratio of densities is $\frac{\rho_\alpha}{\rho_\beta} = \frac{Z_1}{Z_2} \times \left(\frac{a_2}{a_1}\right)^3$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{\rho_\alpha}{\rho_\beta} = \frac{4}{2} \times \left(\frac{4}{2}\right)^3 = 2 \times (2)^3 = 2 \times 8 = 16$.
374
MediumMCQ
If an element having atomic number $96$ crystallises in a cubic lattice with a density of $10.3 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and an edge length of $314 \ pm$, then the structure of the solid is:
A
hcp
B
fcc
C
bcc
D
simple cubic

Solution

(D) Given: Density $(d) = 10.3 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, Edge length $(a) = 314 \ pm = 314 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$, Molar mass $(M) = 247 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ (for element with atomic number $96$), Avogadro number $(N_A) = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Using the 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: $Z = \frac{10.3 \times (314 \times 10^{-10})^3 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{247}$.
$Z = \frac{10.3 \times 3.0959 \times 10^{-23} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}{247} \approx \frac{192.0}{247} \approx 0.777 \approx 1$.
Since $Z = 1$, the structure of the solid is simple cubic.
375
DifficultMCQ
The cubic unit cell of a metal (molar mass $= 63.55 \ g \ mol^{-1}$) has an edge length of $362 \ pm$. Its density is $8.92 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. The type of unit cell is
A
primitive
B
face centred
C
body centred
D
end centred

Solution

(B) The density formula is given by $d = \frac{M \times Z}{N_A \times a^3}$, where $Z$ is the number of atoms per unit cell.
Rearranging for $Z$: $Z = \frac{d \times N_A \times a^3}{M}$.
Given: $d = 8.92 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, $M = 63.55 \ g \ mol^{-1}$, $a = 362 \ pm = 362 \times 10^{-10} \ cm$, and $N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values:
$Z = \frac{8.92 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (362 \times 10^{-10})^3}{63.55} \approx 4$.
Since $Z = 4$, the unit cell is face-centred cubic $(FCC)$.
376
MediumMCQ
$KBr$ has a rock salt type structure and has a density of $3.70 \ g/cm^3$. The edge length of the unit cell is approximately [molecular weight of $KBr = 120 \ g/mol$]:
A
$3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
B
$12 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
C
$9 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
D
$6 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

Solution

(D) For a rock salt structure ($NaCl$ type),the number of formula units per unit cell $(Z)$ is $4$.
Given: Density $(\rho)$ $= 3.70 \ g/cm^3$,Molar mass $(M)$ $= 120 \ g/mol$,Avogadro's number $(N_A)$ $\approx 6.022 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Using the formula: $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A}$
$a^3 = \frac{Z \times M}{\rho \times N_A} = \frac{4 \times 120}{3.70 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}}$
$a^3 = \frac{480}{22.28 \times 10^{23}} \approx 21.54 \times 10^{-23} = 215.4 \times 10^{-24} \ cm^3$
$a = \sqrt[3]{215.4 \times 10^{-24}} \approx 5.99 \times 10^{-8} \ cm \approx 6 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
377
DifficultMCQ
For a crystal,the angle of diffraction $(2 \theta)$ is $90^{\circ}$ and the second order line has a $d$ value of $2.28 \ \text{Å}$. The wavelength (in $\text{Å}$) of $X$-rays used for Bragg's diffraction is
A
$1.612$
B
$2.00$
C
$2.28$
D
$4.00$

Solution

(A) Given: Angle of diffraction $(2 \theta) = 90^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$\theta = 45^{\circ}$.
Distance between two planes,$d = 2.28 \ \text{Å}$.
Order of diffraction,$n = 2$.
Bragg's equation is given by $n \lambda = 2 d \sin \theta$.
Substituting the values: $2 \times \lambda = 2 \times 2.28 \times \sin 45^{\circ}$.
Since $\sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \approx 0.7071$,we have $2 \lambda = 2 \times 2.28 \times 0.7071$.
$\lambda = 2.28 \times 0.7071 = 1.612 \ \text{Å}$.
378
EasyMCQ
What is the edge length of the unit cell of a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ crystal of an element whose atomic radius is $75 \ pm$ (in $pm$)?
A
$170$
B
$175$
C
$178$
D
$173.2$

Solution

(D) For a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ unit cell, the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the atomic radius $(r)$ is given by the formula: $4r = \sqrt{3}a$.
Given that the atomic radius $r = 75 \ pm$.
Substituting the value of $r$ into the formula: $a = \frac{4r}{\sqrt{3}}$.
$a = \frac{4 \times 75}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{300}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Rationalizing the denominator: $a = \frac{300 \times \sqrt{3}}{3} = 100 \times \sqrt{3}$.
Since $\sqrt{3} \approx 1.732$, we get $a = 100 \times 1.732 = 173.2 \ pm$.
379
MediumMCQ
An element crystallizes in a body-centred cubic lattice. The edge length of the unit cell is $200 \ pm$ and the density of the element is $5.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. Calculate the number of atoms in $100 \ g$ of this element.
A
$2.5 \times 10^{23}$
B
$2.5 \times 10^{24}$
C
$5.0 \times 10^{23}$
D
$5.0 \times 10^{24}$

Solution

(D) For a body-centred cubic $(BCC)$ lattice, the number of atoms per unit cell is $Z = 2$.
The density formula is given by $\rho = \frac{Z \times M}{N_A \times a^3}$.
Given: $\rho = 5.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$, $a = 200 \ pm = 200 \times 10^{-10} \ cm = 2 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$.
$5.0 = \frac{2 \times M}{6.022 \times 10^{23} \times (2 \times 10^{-8})^3}$.
$M = \frac{5.0 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 8 \times 10^{-24}}{2} = 12.044 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles in $100 \ g = \frac{100}{M} = \frac{100}{12.044} \approx 8.303 \ mol$.
Number of atoms $= \text{moles} \times N_A = \frac{100}{M} \times N_A$.
Substituting $M = \frac{5.0 \times N_A \times 8 \times 10^{-24}}{2}$:
Number of atoms $= \frac{100 \times 2}{5.0 \times 8 \times 10^{-24}} = \frac{200}{40 \times 10^{-24}} = 5 \times 10^{24}$.
380
EasyMCQ
In a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ lattice of potassium,the correct relation between the atomic radius $(r)$ of potassium and the edge-length $(a)$ of the cube is:
A
$r = \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$r = \frac{a}{\sqrt{3}}$
C
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} a$
D
$r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$

Solution

(D) In a body-centred cubic $(bcc)$ unit cell,the atoms touch each other along the body diagonal.
The length of the body diagonal is $\sqrt{3} a$.
Since the body diagonal consists of two radii of the corner atoms and the full diameter of the central atom,we have $\sqrt{3} a = 4r$.
Therefore,the atomic radius is $r = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a$.
381
MediumMCQ
Suppose the mass of a single $Ag$-atom is $m$. $Ag$ metal crystallises in $fcc$ lattice with unit cell of length $a$. The density of $Ag$ metal in terms of $a$ and $m$ is
A
$\frac{4 m}{a^{3}}$
B
$\frac{2 m}{a^{3}}$
C
$\frac{m}{a^{3}}$
D
$\frac{m}{4 a^{3}}$

Solution

(A) Given that,
Mass of a single $Ag$-atom $= m$.
$Ag$ metal crystallises in an $fcc$ lattice.
The number of atoms per unit cell in an $fcc$ lattice is $Z = 4$.
Therefore,the total mass of the unit cell $= Z \times m = 4m$.
The volume of the unit cell with edge length $a$ is $V = a^{3}$.
Density $(\rho) = \frac{\text{Mass of unit cell}}{\text{Volume of unit cell}} = \frac{4m}{a^{3}}$.

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