EB55 Engineering Materials: Arrangements of Atoms in Solids Experiment

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Which crystal system features parallelogram angles?

  • Monoclinic (correct)
  • Tetragonal
  • Cubic
  • Hexagonal

In which crystal system are atoms arranged at the corners of a cube, with eight atoms in total?

  • Hexagonal
  • Tetragonal
  • Rhombohedral
  • Cubic (correct)

Which crystal system resembles a rectangular prism?

  • Tetragonal (correct)
  • Hexagonal
  • Cubic
  • Triclinic

How many atoms are arranged on the surface in the hexagonal crystal system?

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

Which crystal system has additional unit cells and complex arrangements?

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

Which software is used for creating 3D models of crystal structures in the lab?

<p>Crystal Maker (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest unit cell in the given array of atoms?

<p>Face center cubic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are tetrahedral and octahedral holes formed inside a cubic system?

<p>By stacking layers of atoms on top of each other (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure formed by stacking layers of atoms (A, B, and C) on top of each other?

<p>Face Center Cubic (FCC) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which compound can smaller ions occupy octahedral and tetrahedral interstitial sites?

<p>Toriun Oxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Crystal Structure

A three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a solid material, forming a repeating pattern in all directions.

Unit Cell

The smallest repeating unit of a crystal structure.

Cubic System

A crystal system where atoms are arranged at the corners of a cube.

Body Centered Cubic (BCC)

A variation of the cubic system where an atom is located at the center of the cube.

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Face Centered Cubic (FCC)

A variation of the cubic system where atoms are located at each face of the cube.

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Close Packing

A three-dimensional arrangement of atoms where layers of atoms are stacked on top of each other, with each layer shifted slightly.

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Tetrahedral Hole

A type of void in a close-packed structure formed by three atoms, with a single atom above the void.

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Octahedral Hole

A type of void in a close-packed structure formed by six atoms, with four atoms at the top and four at the bottom.

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Ion Arrangement

The arrangement of atoms in a solid material where atoms of different elements or ions occupy specific positions.

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Cation to Anion Ratio

The ratio of cations to anions in a compound.

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Study Notes

  • Dr. Kja Aisha Bob is conducting an experiment about the arrangements of atoms in solids in EB55 Engineering Materials Introductory Laboratory.
  • The lab focuses on the arrangements of atoms in solid materials, specifically discussing the various crystal structures and their properties.
  • The arrangements of atoms in solids are important to understand as they affect the properties of the material.
  • Atoms in solids are not random, but rather follow specific arrangements classified by Bravais Lattices into 14 categories.
  • The simplest crystal system is cubic, where atoms are arranged at the corners of a cube, with eight atoms in total.
  • Within the cubic system, there are variations including simple cubic, body center cubic, and face center cubic, each having different arrangements of atoms.
  • The tetragonal system has a different unit cell shape, resembling a rectangular prism, and has simple and body centered variations.
  • The rhombohedral system features parallelogram angles and is different from cubic and tetragonal systems.
  • The hexagonal system has a unique arrangement with six atoms on the surface, three in the middle, and seven more on the base, with two types of unit cells.
  • The monoclinic, triclinic, and orthorhombic systems have more complex arrangements and additional unit cells.
  • The lab involves creating 3D models of crystal structures using software like Crystal Maker for better visualization.
  • The experiment covers simple cubic, body center cubic, and face center cubic arrangements, using polytyrene balls to build models.
  • The materials and procedures for building crystal structures are provided in the experiment.- Two-dimensional crystal consists of atoms arranged in a single plane.
  • Identify smallest unit cells (unit cells) in the given array of atoms.
  • Closest packing structure: build a model using 19 white balls surrounded by plastic stripes.
  • Arrange balls in a hexagonal shape with three balls at the sides.
  • Inside the arrangement, triangular voids exist, with one pointing down and another pointing up.
  • Label voids as D (pointing down) and U (pointing up).
  • Three atoms are placed above the voids, creating tetrahedral holes within the structure.
  • Octahedral holes are formed by six atoms, with eight surfaces (four at the top and another four at the bottom).
  • Inside a cubic system, there are two types of holes: tetrahedral and octahedral.
  • Face Center Cubic (FCC) structure can be formed by stacking layers of atoms (A, B, and C) on top of each other.
  • Hexagonal Close Pack (HCP) structure is formed by stacking layers of atoms (A, B, and A) on top of each other, alternating between layers.
  • Ion Arrangements in Solid: when dealing with multiple elements or ions.
  • Octahedra and tetrahedral interstitial sites: smaller ions can occupy them.
  • Identify interstitial sites using a table (p. 2.1) by comparing ion radii.
  • Cat ion to N ion ratio: 1 to 1 (cubic), 1 to 2 (fluorite structure), or unknown (cubic, octahedral, or tetragonal).
  • Determine interstitial sites and ion arrangements for given compounds (Toriun Oxide, Calcium Fluoride, Magnesium Oxide, and Sodium Chloride).
  • Create a table for the results of the calculations.
  • Ionic radii are provided in Pomer-Pingree units (PM).

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