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The density of beryllium oxide
Answer to Problem 73AAP
The density of beryllium oxide
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to calculate lattice constant of beryllium oxide structure
Here, ionic radius of
Write the expression to calculate mass of unit cell of beryllium oxide
Here, number of atoms and molar mass of
Write the expression to calculate density of beryllium oxide in grams per cubic centimeter
Here, volume of unit cell is
Conclusion:
Substitute
There will be 4 beryllium ions and 4 oxygen ions present in a single unit cell of beryllium oxide.
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Thus, the density of beryllium oxide
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