(a) How many ion-pairs are present in a unit cell of NaCl? (b) A unit cell length...

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(a) How many ion-pairs are present in a unit cell of NaCl? 

(b) A unit cell length of 564 pm for NaCl has been determined by X-ray diffraction studies. Determine the volume of a unit cell of NaCl.

(c) Using the data from part (b), determine the density of NaCl. 

(d) By comparing your answer to (c) with an observed density of 2.17 g cm−3, confirm that the structure of NaCl is free of defects.

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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