Methane (CH4) has a tetrahedral structure similar to that of SiO2, with a carbon atom of radius

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Methane (CH4) has a tetrahedral structure similar to that of SiO2, with a carbon atom of radius 0.77 × 10-8 cm at the center and hydrogen atoms of radius 0.46 × 10-8 cm at four of the eight corners. Calculate the size of the tetrahedral cube for methane.
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Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering

ISBN: 978-1111576851

3rd edition

Authors: Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright

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