HARD
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IMPORTANT
Earn 100

Show that the density of a cubic crystal is given by the expression:

d=ZMa3 NA

where Z is the number of atoms/molecules/ions present per unit cell, M is molecular weight, NA is Avogadro's number and a3 is the volume of unit cell.

Important Questions on Solid State

MEDIUM
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How Schottky and Frenkel defects occur in ionic crystals? How does the density of a crystal gets affected by the presence of these defects?
HARD
12th West Bengal Board
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Classify the crystals on the basis of nature of bonds existing between the constituent particles forming the crystal.
EASY
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What are ionic crystals? Discuss the crystal structure of sodium chloride.
EASY
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Explain why ionic solids are quite hard and rigid?
EASY
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Explain why ionic solids have high melting and boiling points?
EASY
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Explain why ionic solids do not conduct electricity but are good conductors in molten state?
EASY
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Explain why ionic solids are more soluble in polar solvents?
EASY
12th West Bengal Board
IMPORTANT
Explain why ionic solids have high density.