Crystal Structures and Bragg Diffraction
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What is the atomic packing factor (APF)?

  • The total surface area of the atoms in the crystal divided by the volume of the unit cell.
  • The number of atoms in a unit cell divided by the total number of unit cells in a crystal.
  • The ratio of the actual volumes of the atoms in a unit cell to the volume of the unit cell. (correct)
  • The ratio of the mass of the atoms in a unit cell to the total volume of the unit cell.

    • Which of the following correctly describes a point imperfection in a crystalline material?

  • It only includes missing atoms in the crystal structure.
  • It occurs only in metals and not in ionic or covalent crystals.
  • It involves multiple layers of atoms and affects the overall crystal symmetry.
  • It refers to imperfections involving a single atom or pairs of atoms. (correct)

    • What condition must be met for Bragg diffraction to occur?

  • The incident radiation must have a wavelength comparable to atomic spacing and lead to constructive interference. (correct)
  • The incident radiation must be absorbed by the crystal immediately.
  • The crystal must be in a state of high pressure to facilitate diffraction.
  • The wavelength of the incident electromagnetic radiation must be larger than the crystal lattice spacing.

    • How are Miller Indices used in crystallography?

    <p>To indicate the orientation of a plane or set of parallel planes of atoms in a crystal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the crystal lattice is correct?

    <p>It represents the geometric arrangement of points where atoms, ions, or molecules could exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Crystal Structure

    • Describes the ordered arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules in a crystalline material.
    • Crystal lattice is the geometric arrangement of points in space where atoms, molecules, or ions reside.
    • Atomic Packing Factor (APF) is the ratio of the volume occupied by atoms to the total volume of the unit cell.
    • Point imperfections are simple defects that involve a single atom or two, considered zero-dimensional.
    • Point defects can be interstitial, substitutional, or vacancies.

    Bragg Diffraction

    • Occurs when electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength comparable to atomic spacing interacts with a crystalline sample.
    • The radiation scatters off the atoms and undergoes constructive interference according to Bragg's Law.

    Miller Indices

    • A mathematical method to describe the orientation of planes of atoms in a crystal.
    • Used to identify specific planes or sets of parallel planes within the crystal structure.

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    Explore the fascinating world of crystal structures with this quiz. Test your knowledge on atomic arrangements, Miller indices, and the principles of Bragg diffraction. Perfect for students studying materials science or solid-state physics.

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