The edge of the LiCl unit cell is 514 pm in length. Assum-ing that the Li+ ions just fit in the octahedral holes of the closest packed Cl- ions, calculate the ionic radii for the Li+ and Cl- ions. Compare them with the radii given in Fig. 13.8, and discuss the significance of any discrepancies.
Figure 13.8

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Lit 60 31 140 136 Na gA* CIT 95 65 50 184 18I Ca Br 133 62 198 195 Rbt Te2- 148 113 81 71 62 221 216