Question

An AX ceramic compound has the rock salt crystal structure. If the radii of the A and X ions are 0.137 and 0.241 nm, respectively, and the respective atomic weights are 22.7 and 91.4 g/mol, what is the density (in g/cm3) of this material?

A. 0.438g/cm3
B. 0. 571g/cm3
C. 1.75g/cm3
D. 3.50g/cm3

Answer 1

c) 1.75 g/cm³

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that

Radii of the A ion, r(c) = 0.137 nm

Radii of the X ion, r(a) = 0.241 nm

Atomic weight of the A ion, A(c) = 22.7 g/mol

Atomic weight of the X ion, A(a) = 91.4 g/mol

Avogadro's number, N = 6.02*10^23 per mol

Solution is attached below