Crystallography for 2nd Year Chemistry
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What is the Miller index notation for a basal pinacoid?

(0001)

How many faces does a hexagonal prism first order have?

6F

Identify the Miller index notation for a dihexagonal prism.

(hk00)

What is the notation for a hexagonal bipyramid first order?

<p>(h0hL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many symmetry axes are there in the hexagonal system?

<p>There are 7 symmetry axes in the hexagonal system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Miller index notation for a hexagonal prism second order?

<p>(1110)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the conditions for the crystallographic elements in the hexagonal system?

<p>The conditions are $a_1 = a_2 = a_3 \neq c$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many mirror planes are present in the hexagonal system?

<p>There are 7 mirror planes in the hexagonal system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive center indicate in the context of crystallography?

<p>A positive center indicates the presence of a symmetry center in the crystal structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do symmetry elements play in crystallography?

<p>Symmetry elements help define the spatial arrangement of atoms in a crystal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the crystal form associated with the structure denoted as (hhhL) 12F?

<p>Hexagonal bipyramid second order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which crystal form corresponds to the notation (hk0L) 24F?

<p>Dihexagonal bipyramid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symmetry axis in the trigonal system mentioned in the context?

<p>1∆c, 3a1, a2, a3.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many mirror planes are present in the system of symmetry described?

<p>Three mirror planes (3m).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the axes a1, a2, and a3 in the described crystalographic elements?

<p>a1 = a2 = a3 ≠ c.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between angles α, β, and δ in the given crystal forms?

<p>Angles α and β are both 90 degrees, while angle δ is 120 degrees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of crystal form is represented by the notation (hkwL)?

<p>The notation (hkwL) represents a scalenohedron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the symmetry elements in a cubic crystal system.

<p>A cubic system has axes of symmetry: 3a, 3b, 3c, 4 at the face diagonals, and 6 through the edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many faces does a rhombohedron have and what is its Miller index notation?

<p>A rhombohedron has 6 faces and is represented by the Miller index notation (h0hL).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of specifying angles in crystallography?

<p>Specifying angles is crucial for understanding the geometric and symmetry properties of crystalline structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a cube in crystallography and how many faces does it have?

<p>A cube is a crystal form characterized by six equal square faces, and it has 6 faces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Miller index notation for an octahedron and how many faces does it have?

<p>The Miller index notation for an octahedron is (111), and it has 8 faces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the rhombododecahedron in terms of its faces and Miller index notation?

<p>The rhombododecahedron has 12 faces and is denoted by the Miller index notation (110).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the number of faces for a trisoctahedron and provide its Miller index notation.

<p>A trisoctahedron has 24 faces and is represented by the Miller index notation (hhL).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the positive center in crystallography?

<p>A positive center indicates symmetrical properties around a central point in the crystal structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Hexagonal Crystal System

A crystal system with a hexagonal unit cell, characterized by six-fold symmetry.

Elements of Symmetry (Crystallography)

Axes, planes, and centers of symmetry within a crystal structure.

Crystallographic Axes

Imaginary lines within a crystal structure that define the orientation of the unit cell.

Crystallographic Planes

Flat surfaces defining a crystal's structure and symmetry.

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Crystallographic Center

Point of symmetry where opposite sides of a crystal are mirrored.

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Basal pinacoid

A crystal face with the Miller indices (0001).

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Hexagonal prism (first order)

A crystal face with Miller indices (1010).

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Hexagonal prism (second order)

A crystal face with Miller indices (1110).

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Dihexagonal prism

A crystal face with Miller indices (hk00).

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Hexagonal bipyramid (first order)

A crystal face with Miller indices (h0hL).

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Hexagonal Bipyramid

A crystal shape with two hexagonal pyramids joined at their bases, forming a double-ended pyramid.

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Dihexagonal Bipyramid

A complex crystal shape with two hexagonal pyramids joined at their bases and further capped with 12 additional hexagonal pyramids, resulting in a highly symmetrical structure.

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Trigonal System

A crystal system characterized by a three-fold rotational symmetry axis.

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Elements of Symmetry (Trigonal)

The set of symmetry elements that define the trigonal system: one three-fold rotational axis (∆c), three two-fold rotational axes (a1, a2, a3), and three mirror planes (m).

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Crystallographic Axes (Trigonal)

The imaginary lines defining the unit cell in the trigonal system: three equal axes (a1 = a2 = a3) perpendicular to a fourth axis (c) of different length.

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Ditrigonal prism

A crystal form with 6 faces, described by Miller indices (hkw0).

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Rhombohedron

A crystal form with 6 faces, described by Miller indices (h0hL).

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Scalenohedron

A crystal form with 12 faces, described by Miller indices (hkwL).

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Cubic system axis

An imaginary line that defines the orientation of a cube-shaped crystal.

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Cubic system planes

Flat surfaces that define the cube's structure and symmetry.

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Cubic Crystal System

A crystal system with a cubic unit cell, characterized by three equal axes at right angles to each other.

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Cube (Hexahedron)

A crystal form with six square faces, each face corresponding to the (100) crystallographic plane.

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Octahedron

A crystal form with eight triangular faces, each face corresponding to the (111) crystallographic plane.

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Rhombododecahedron

A crystal form with twelve rhombus-shaped faces, each face corresponding to the (110) crystallographic plane.

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Trisoctahedron

A crystal form with twenty-four triangular faces, each face corresponding to the (hhL) crystallographic plane, where h and L are integers.

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Study Notes

Crystallography

  • Presented by Dr. Wafaa Soliman, for second-year chemistry students
  • Covers hexagonal, trigonal, and cubic crystal systems

Hexagonal System

  • Symmetry Elements:

    • 7 rotation axes (1c, 3a1, a2, a3)
    • 7 mirror planes (m)
    • Positive center of symmetry (+ve)
  • Crystallographic Elements:

    • a1 = a2 = a3 ≠ c
    • α = β = 90° ≠ δ = 120°
  • Crystal Forms:

    • Basal pinacoid... (0001) 2F
    • Hexagonal prism (first order)... (1010) 6F
    • Hexagonal prism (second order)... (1110) 6F
    • Dihexagonal prism... (hk00) 12F
    • Hexagonal bipyramid (first order)... (h0hL) 12F
    • Hexagonal bipyramid (second order)... (hhhL) 12F
    • Dihexagonal bipyramid... (hk0L) 24F

Trigonal System

  • Symmetry Elements:

    • 1 rotation axis (1c), 3 rotation axes (3a1,a2,a3)
    • 3 mirror planes (m)
    • Positive center of symmetry (+ve)
  • Crystallographic Elements:

    • a1 = a2 = a3 ≠ c
    • α = β = 90° ≠ δ = 120°
  • Crystal Forms:

    • Ditrigonal prism... (hkw0) 6F
    • Rhombohedron... (h0hL) 6F
    • Scalenohedron... (hkwL) 12F

Cubic System

  • Symmetry Elements:

    • 3 rotation axes (3a,b,c), 4 threefold axes (4) 6 (with planes)
    • 9 mirror planes (m)
    • Positive center of symmetry (+ve)
  • Crystallographic Elements:

    • a = b = c
    • α = β = δ = 90°
  • Crystal Forms:

    • Cube (hexahedron)... (100) 6F
    • Octahedron... (111) 8F
    • Rhombododecahedron... (110) 12F
    • Trisoctahedron... (hḥL) 24F
    • Tetrahexahedron... (hk0) 24F
    • Hexaoctahedron... (hkL) 48F

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This quiz explores the hexagonal and trigonal crystal systems, including their symmetry elements and crystallographic characteristics. It's designed for second-year chemistry students to test their understanding of these structures in crystallography.

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