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Crystalline Solids and Particle Packing

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What is the primary reason for packing constituent particles closely in a crystalline solid?

To maximize the volume of the crystal

To enhance the thermal conductivity

To increase the interparticle attractions (correct)

To allow for flexibility in the structure

How is the coordination number of a sphere defined in the context of crystalline solids?

The total number of spheres in the crystal

The ratio of volume occupied by spheres to the total volume

The number of neighboring spheres that touch a given sphere (correct)

The maximum distance between two spheres in a unit cell

What does a larger coordination number indicate about the packing of spheres in a crystal?

The spheres are less densely packed

The spheres are more closely spaced (correct)

The spheres are larger in size

The spheres have a more irregular shape

When treating constituent particles in a crystal as hard spheres, what characteristic do these spheres represent?

<p>The inability of the particles to overlap</p> Signup and view all the answers

In crystalline structures, which of the following impacts the compactness of the spheres?

<p>The coordination number of the spheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crystalline Solids

Constituent particles are closely packed, enhancing stability and structural integrity.
Individual particles are modeled as hard spheres to simplify analysis of their arrangement.
Close packing of particles maximizes interparticle attractions, leading to lower energy states and increased density.

Coordination Number

Defined as the number of neighboring spheres that touch a given sphere.
Represents the level of compactness in close-packed structures—larger numbers indicate tighter packing.
Coordination number is crucial for understanding the geometric arrangement and physical properties of different crystalline solids.

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This quiz explores the concept of constituent particles in crystalline solids, focusing on their close packing and coordination number. Understand how the arrangement of particles influences the interparticle attractions and the overall structure of crystals.