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What does X-ray diffraction help to determine in crystal structures?

  • The solubility of compounds
  • The arrangement of atoms in the crystal (correct)
  • The chemical composition of a substance
  • The physical properties of metals

The most efficient packing of equal-sized spheres in 3D gives a predominately triangular arrangement.

False (B)

What are the spaces between closely packed metal atoms called?

Interstitial spaces

The density of MgO can be determined using _____ methods.

<p>X-ray diffraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>X-ray Diffraction = Analyzing crystal structures Metallic Bonding = Non-directional electron sharing Interstitial Spaces = Voids between spheres Closest-Packed Layers = Most efficient sphere arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cubic lattice has atoms only at the corners?

<p>Primitive (simple) cubic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atoms in crystal structures always coincide with lattice points.

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

Name one of the three cubic lattices discussed.

<p>Primitive cubic, body-centered cubic, or face-centered cubic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __________ lattice has atoms at the corners and the center of each face.

<p>Face-centred cubic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following crystal structures with their lattice types:

<p>C60 = Face-centred cubic Fe = Body-centred cubic Cu = Primitive cubic I2 = Face-centred cubic</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a primitive cubic lattice, where are the lattice points located?

<p>At the corners of the cubic unit cell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term 'lattice structure' is a valid term in describing arrangements of atoms.

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What type of lattice is characterized by having atoms at both the corners and the body center?

<p>Body-centred cubic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are only three types of cubic lattices.

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What fraction of an atom contributes to the contents of a unit cell when the atom is located at a corner?

<p>1/8</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the crystal structure of copper (Cu)?

<p>Primitive cubic</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a body-centred cubic lattice, the lattice points lie at the corners and the ______ of a cubic unit cell.

<p>centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following lattice types with their characteristics:

<p>Primitive cubic = Lattice points at corners Body-centered cubic = Lattice points at corners and center Face-centered cubic = Lattice points at corners and faces Simple cubic = Barricaded arrangement of atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many corners does a cube have?

<p>8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A simple cubic lattice has lattice points only at the corners of a cube.

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

Identify one example of a material that forms a face-centered cubic lattice.

<p>Copper or aluminum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure type includes a stacking sequence of ABCABC?

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

Body-centered cubic (bcc) is one of the common types of structures found for metallic elements.

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What is a substitutional alloy?

<p>An alloy formed by substituting one metal atom for another in the lattice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adding small _____ atoms into the interstices of iron gives a strong and hard alloy.

<p>C</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following alloys with their description:

<p>Stainless Steel = Resistant to corrosion Bronze = Copper and Tin alloy Steel = Iron and Carbon alloy Duralumin = Aluminum and Copper alloy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What improved physical property does combining pure Fe with other metals primarily enhance?

<p>Resistance to corrosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lattice corresponds to the presented stacking sequences?

<p>Face-Centered Cubic Lattice (A), Primitive Hexagonal Lattice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The stacking sequence for hexagonal close-packed (hcp) structure is AABAB.

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

What element is commonly used to make stainless steel by substituting some iron?

<p>Chromium or Nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

The coordination number (CN) for a face-centered cubic lattice is 8.

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

What is the packing efficiency of a face-centered cubic lattice?

<p>74%</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a body-centered cubic lattice, the coordination number is _____.

<p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of lattices with their respective coordination numbers:

<p>Primitive Hexagonal = 12 Body-Centered Cubic = 8 Face-Centered Cubic = 12 Simple Cubic = 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geometric arrangement is depicted around each sphere in a cubic lattice?

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

Identify the geometry of closest packing for a primitive hexagonal lattice.

<p>Hexagonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

All types of lattices have the same packing efficiency.

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What is the nature of ionic bonding?

<p>Non-directional (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cations in ionic solids are typically larger than anions.

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What types of sites are cations found in within an ionic solid structure?

<p>Octahedral and tetrahedral sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an fcc lattice, octahedral and tetrahedral sites are located between __________ anions.

<p>multiple</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the site types with their characteristics:

<p>Octahedral sites = Located between six spheres Tetrahedral sites = Located between four spheres Anions = Larger spheres in ionic solids Cations = Smaller spheres in ionic solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of structures are commonly derived in ionic solids?

<p>Cations in octahedral or tetrahedral sites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are two common structure types for ionic solids.

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What arrangement do larger anions often form in ionic solids?

<p>Close-packing arrangements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do X-ray diffraction patterns play in crystallography?

<p>They provide information on the arrangement of atoms in crystal structures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Metallic bonding is highly directional, which allows for the formation of distinct crystal shapes.

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What is the primary reason that allows the determination of the protein crystal structure of SARS-CoV-2?

<p>The use of X-ray diffraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 3D packing, closest-packed layers can be arranged in different _____ sequences.

<p>stacking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Interstitial spaces = Holes between closely packed metal spheres Metallic bonding = Nondirectional bonding resulting in a sea of electrons X-ray diffraction = Technique used to determine atomic arrangement Packing efficiency = How well a structure uses space</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the packing efficiency for hcp or ccp (fcc) structures?

<p>74% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The packing efficiency for body-centred cubic (bcc) structures is higher than that for face-centered cubic (fcc) structures.

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What defines the corners of a simple cubic lattice?

<p>Lattice points lying at the corners of a cubic unit cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the packing efficiency of the body-centred cubic (bcc) structure?

<p>68%</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a body-centered cubic lattice, there is one atom located at the center of the cubic unit cell.

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What is the fraction of each atom that contributes to the contents of a unit cell at the corners?

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The packing efficiency for hcp and ccp (fcc) structures is ________.

<p>74%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of crystal structures with their packing efficiencies:

<p>hcp = 74% ccp (fcc) = 74% bcc = 68%</p> Signup and view all the answers

A simple cubic lattice has ______ corners, ______ faces, and ______ edges.

<p>8, 6, 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of cubic lattice to its defining characteristic:

<p>Simple Cubic = Atoms at the corners of the unit cell Body-Centered Cubic = Atoms at corners and one in the center Face-Centered Cubic = Atoms at corners and in the centers of the faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common mistake when referring to lattice and crystal structure?

<p>Using the term 'lattice structure' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lattice points in a cubic lattice can be defined as an imaginary construct.

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How many identical particles define the corners of a cube in a primitive cubic lattice?

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Which type of cubic lattice has one atom at each corner and one in the center?

<p>Body-centered cubic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atoms must always coincide with lattice points in crystal structures.

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Name one type of cubic lattice mentioned.

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The corner atoms in a body-centered cubic lattice are positioned at the ______ of the cube.

<p>corners</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures with their corresponding lattices:

<p>C60 = Face-centered cubic Fe = Body-centered cubic Cu = Face-centered cubic I2 = Side-centered orthorhombic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of face-centered cubic lattices?

<p>Atoms are at the corners and along the faces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All types of lattices are described in introductory textbooks.

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What is a characteristic of solids?

<p>Solids have definite shape and volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the lattices mentioned for the crystal structures C60, Fe, Cu, and I2.

<p>C60 - Face-centered cubic, Fe - Body-centered cubic, Cu - Face-centered cubic, I2 - Side-centered orthorhombic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In solids, the particles are loosely packed and can move freely.

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Name the two main classifications of solids based on particle arrangement.

<p>Crystalline and amorphous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Solid structures with ordered arrangements of atoms/molecules are known as __________ solids.

<p>crystalline</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-polar molecular solid?

<p>CO2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of solids with their properties:

<p>Non-polar solids = Dispersion forces, soft Polar solids = Dipole-dipole interactions, fairly soft Hydrogen-bonded solids = Hydrogen bonding, low to moderate melting point Ionic solids = Strong ionic bonds, high melting point</p> Signup and view all the answers

Amorphous solids have a well-defined structure.

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What type of interparticle forces are present in polar molecular solids?

<p>Dipole-dipole interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hydrogen-bonded solids like __________ have moderate melting points due to hydrogen bonding.

<p>H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about conductor properties of polar and non-polar solids is correct?

<p>Polar solids are poor electrical conductors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a primitive hexagonal lattice, the arrangement is primarily determined by __________.

<p>stacking sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of cubic lattices with their characteristics:

<p>Simple Cubic = Atoms at corners only Face-Centered Cubic = Atoms at corners and centers of faces Body-Centered Cubic = Atoms at corners and body center Hexagonal Close-Packed = Atoms in a hexagonal arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary geometric structure around each sphere in a tightly packed model?

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

The coordination number of atoms in a hexagonal close-packed structure is 4.

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What are the coordination geometries around the spheres in a simple cubic packing?

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Flashcards

Lattice

An imaginary grid of points that represents the arrangement of atoms in a crystal.

Crystal Structure

The actual arrangement of atoms in a solid, forming a repeating pattern.

Unit Cell

The smallest repeating unit of a crystal lattice.

Primitive Cubic Lattice

A type of lattice where lattice points are located only at the corners of the unit cell.

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Body-Centered Cubic Lattice

A type of lattice where lattice points are located at the corners and the center of a cubic unit cell.

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Fraction of Atom Contribution

The proportion of an atom that contributes to the contents of a unit cell.

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Cesium Chloride (CsCl)

A crystalline solid with a simple cubic lattice, where cesium ions are at the corners and chloride ions are in the center.

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Elemental Tungsten

A metal with a body-centered cubic (BCC) lattice structure.

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What are the three types of cubic lattices?

The three main types of cubic lattices are primitive (simple) cubic, body-centered cubic, and face-centered cubic. These structures differ in the arrangement of atoms within the unit cell.

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Primitive (simple) cubic lattice

A primitive cubic lattice has atoms only at the corners of the cubic unit cell. Each corner atom is shared by eight adjacent unit cells.

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Face-centered cubic lattice

A face-centered cubic lattice has atoms at the corners of the cubic unit cell and one atom at the center of each face. Each face atom is shared by two adjacent unit cells.

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What are the lattices for these crystal structures: Cu, Fe, and C60?

Cu has a face-centered cubic lattice, Fe has a body-centered cubic lattice, and C60 has a face-centered cubic lattice.

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What is the difference between lattices and unit cells?

A lattice is an infinite three-dimensional array of points, while a unit cell is the smallest repeating unit of a crystal structure. Lattices describe the arrangement of points, while unit cells represent the actual arrangement of atoms within a crystal.

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How are atoms associated with lattice points?

Atoms don't always coincide with lattice points, but they are related to them. For example, in a primitive cubic lattice, an atom might be placed slightly off-center from a lattice point.

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What are side-centered orthorhombic and body-centered tetragonal lattices?

These are examples of lattices with lower symmetry than cubic lattices. An orthorhombic lattice has three unequal axes at right angles, while a tetragonal lattice has two equal axes and one unequal axis at right angles.

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X-ray Diffraction

A technique used to determine the arrangement of atoms in crystal structures by analyzing the diffraction pattern of X-rays passing through a crystal.

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Closest-packed Layer

A 2D arrangement of spheres (representing atoms) where the spheres are packed as tightly as possible, leaving triangular spaces between them.

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Interstitial Spaces

The spaces between atoms in a closest-packed layer, often triangular in shape.

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Stacking Sequences

The different ways that closest-packed layers can be stacked on top of each other in 3D to form different crystal structures.

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Metallic Bonding

A type of chemical bonding where electrons are free to move throughout the structure, resulting in high electrical and thermal conductivity.

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Ionic Bonding

A type of chemical bond formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Non-Directional Bonding

A type of bond where the force of attraction is equal in all directions.

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Close-Packing Arrangement

A structure where spheres are arranged in the most efficient way, maximizing space utilization.

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Anions

Negatively charged ions.

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Cations

Positively charged ions.

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Octahedral Sites

Holes or spaces within a close-packed structure, surrounded by six anions.

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Tetrahedral Sites

Holes or spaces within a close-packed structure, surrounded by four anions.

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Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) Lattice

A crystal structure where lattice points are located at the corners and the center of each face of a cubic unit cell.

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What are the three common types of metallic structures?

The three common types of metallic structures are hexagonal close-packed (hcp), face-centered cubic (ccp), and body-centered cubic (bcc).

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What is the stacking sequence for hcp?

The stacking sequence for hcp is ABABAB, meaning layers of atoms are stacked with alternating arrangements.

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What is the stacking sequence for ccp?

The stacking sequence for ccp is ABCABC, meaning layers of atoms are stacked with three different arrangements.

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What is the lattice type for hcp?

The lattice type for hcp is primitive hexagonal, meaning the lattice points are located only at the corners of the hexagonal unit cell.

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What is the lattice type for ccp?

The lattice type for ccp is face-centered cubic, meaning the lattice points are located at the corners and the center of each face of the cubic unit cell.

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What is the lattice type for bcc?

The lattice type for bcc is body-centered cubic, meaning the lattice points are located at the corners and the center of the cubic unit cell.

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What are alloys?

Alloys are mixtures of two or more metals, often created to improve physical properties like strength or corrosion resistance.

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What is a substitutional alloy?

A substitutional alloy is formed when atoms of one metal replace atoms of another metal in the crystal lattice.

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Hexagonal Close Packing (HCP)

A close-packed crystal structure where the layers are stacked in an ABAB... pattern, resulting in a hexagonal unit cell. This structure maximizes space efficiency by arranging atoms in a dense, ordered manner.

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Face-Centered Cubic (FCC)

A close-packed crystal structure characterized by the presence of atoms at the face centers of a cubic unit cell, creating a repeating pattern of ABCABC... layers. This structure also maximizes packing density.

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Coordination Number (CN)

The number of nearest neighbors surrounding a given atom in a crystal structure. This number reflects the geometric arrangement of atoms and influences the material's properties.

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Coordination Geometry

The arrangement of the nearest neighbor atoms around a central atom in a crystal structure. Common examples include tetrahedral, octahedral, and cubic geometries.

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Hexagonal Lattice

A lattice with a hexagonal unit cell, often associated with the hexagonal close packing (HCP) structure.

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Simple Cubic Lattice

A lattice with lattice points only at the corners of the cubic unit cell. It's the simplest and least dense cubic structure.

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Packing Efficiency

The percentage of space occupied by atoms in a crystal structure. This metric reflects how tightly atoms are packed together, influencing density and properties.

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Why are metallic solids tightly packed?

Metallic bonds are non-directional and allow electrons to move freely, so atoms pack tightly together to fill space, making them the most efficient packing.

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What are stacking sequences?

How closest-packed layers are stacked on top of each other in 3D to form different crystal structures.

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Cubic Lattices

Three main types of lattices with cubic symmetry: primitive (simple) cubic, body-centered cubic, and face-centered cubic. These structures differ in the arrangement of atoms within the unit cell.

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Body-Centered Cubic (BCC)

A cubic lattice where atoms are located at the corners and the center of the unit cell.

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Primitive (Simple) Cubic

A cubic lattice where atoms are located only at the corners of the unit cell.

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What is the difference between unit cell and lattice?

A lattice is an infinite three-dimensional array of points, while a unit cell is the smallest repeating unit of a crystal structure. Lattices describe the arrangement of points, while unit cells represent the actual arrangement of atoms within a crystal.

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What are the two main types of solids?

Solids can be classified into two main types: crystalline and amorphous. Crystalline solids have a highly ordered, repeating arrangement of atoms or molecules, while amorphous solids have a random arrangement.

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What are some examples of crystalline solids?

Examples of crystalline solids include sodium chloride (NaCl), silicon (Si), ice (H2O), and many metals.

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What are some examples of amorphous solids?

Examples of amorphous solids include plastics, glass, and rubber.

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What are the key features of crystalline solids?

Crystalline solids have a highly ordered arrangement of atoms or molecules, forming a repeating pattern known as a lattice. This ordered structure contributes to their characteristic properties, such as a well-defined shape, a sharp melting point, and isotropy (same properties in all directions).

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What are the key features of amorphous solids?

Amorphous solids lack a long-range ordered structure; their atoms or molecules are arranged randomly. This random arrangement leads to properties like a lack of a sharp melting point and a tendency to soften gradually upon heating.

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Explain the difference between polar and non-polar molecules.

Polar molecules have a separation of charge, creating a positive and a negative end. This occurs due to uneven sharing of electrons. Non-polar molecules have an even distribution of charge due to equal sharing of electrons.

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What are the types of interparticle forces in crystalline solids?

Crystalline solids are held together by various interparticle forces, including dispersion forces (weakest), dipole-dipole interactions (stronger than dispersion), and hydrogen bonding (strongest).

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How do interparticle forces affect the properties of solids?

The strength of interparticle forces significantly impacts a solid's properties. Stronger interparticle forces lead to a higher melting point, higher boiling point, and greater hardness. Weaker forces result in lower melting and boiling points and less hardness.

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What makes ice (H2O) a solid with a relatively high melting point?

Ice has a relatively high melting point due to the strong hydrogen bonding between water molecules. Hydrogen bonds are a special type of dipole-dipole interaction involving a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom like oxygen.

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Why are non-polar solids typically soft and have low melting points?

Non-polar solids are generally soft and have low melting points due to the weak dispersion forces holding them together. These forces arise from temporary fluctuations in electron distribution within molecules.

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FCC Stacking Sequence

The stacking sequence of layers in a Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) lattice is ABCABC, meaning each subsequent layer is shifted relative to the previous one, forming a repeating pattern.

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HCP Stacking Sequence

The stacking sequence of layers in Hexagonal Close-Packed (HCP) structure is ABABAB, meaning each layer is arranged directly over the previous one, creating a two-layer repeating pattern.

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Coordination Number

The number of nearest neighboring atoms that surround a given atom in a crystal lattice.

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What is the coordination geometry around a central atom in a FCC lattice?

In a FCC lattice, each atom is surrounded by twelve nearest neighbors, forming a cubic coordination geometry.

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What is the coordination geometry around a central atom in a HCP lattice?

In a HCP lattice, each atom is surrounded by twelve nearest neighbors, forming a slightly distorted cubic coordination geometry.

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What are the lattices that correspond to FCC and HCP stacking sequences?

The FCC stacking sequence corresponds to a face-centered cubic lattice, while the HCP stacking sequence corresponds to a primitive hexagonal lattice.

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What are the differences between Simple Cubic, Body-Centered Cubic, and Face-Centered Cubic lattices?

Simple Cubic: Atoms only at corners. Body-Centered Cubic: Atoms at corners and center. Face-Centered Cubic: Atoms at corners and face centers. They differ in atom arrangement and packing efficiency.

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Study Notes

Solids

  • Solids have a definite volume and shape. Particles are tightly packed and move minimally.
  • Solids can be crystalline or amorphous.
  • Crystalline solids have an ordered arrangement of atoms/molecules.
  • Amorphous solids have a random arrangement of atoms.

Types of Crystalline Solids: Discrete (Molecular) Structures

  • Solids can be classified by the structural entities (particles) and interparticle forces.
  • Non-polar solids have single atoms or molecules as their structural particles and dispersion forces. They tend to be soft, have low melting points, and are poor conductors of heat and electricity. Examples include CHâ‚„ (methane) and Iâ‚‚ (iodine).
  • Polar solids have polar molecules as their structural particle and dipole-dipole forces. They tend to be moderately soft, have low to moderate melting points, and are poor conductors of heat and electricity. An example is CH₃Cl (chloromethane).
  • Hydrogen-bonded solids have polar molecules with hydrogen bonding and tend to be fairly soft, with low to moderate melting points, and are poor conductors of heat and electricity. An example is Hâ‚‚O (water).

Types of Crystalline Solids: Extended Structures

  • Ionic solids have ions as structural particles and ionic bonding. They tend to be hard, brittle, high melting points, and good electrical conductors (when molten). Examples include NaCl (sodium chloride) and MgO (magnesium oxide).
  • Covalent network solids have atoms bonded by covalent bonds. They very hard, very high melting points, and poor conductors of heat and electricity. Examples include diamond (C) and quartz (SiOâ‚‚).
  • Metallic solids have atoms as structural particles with metallic bonding. They tend to be soft to hard, have high to very high melting points, and are good conductors of heat and electricity. Examples include copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and tungsten (W).

Examples

  • Pb(s): metallic, mp 327°C, conducts electricity
  • Pâ‚„S₃(s): molecular, mp 172°C, yellow-green solid
  • BN(s): covalent network, mp 3000°C, very hard
  • CaClâ‚‚(s): ionic, mp 772°C, conducts electricity when molten

Structures of Crystals

  • Crystals have highly symmetrical shapes suggesting a regular ordered arrangement of atoms.
  • A unit cell is the smallest repeating unit that reproduces the entire crystal structure.
  • A lattice is a set of points that produce a repeating pattern when translated.
  • Unit cell contents consist of atoms whose positions are defined relative to lattice points.

Lattice and Unit Cell Contents

  • A crystal structure is an infinite 3D arrangement of atoms. A unit cell is a repeat unit in this structure.
  • To find a unit cell, pick a point, identify points with the same environment, and this set is the lattice.
  • Unit cells may have atoms located at corners, edges, and the unit cell center.
  • The portion of an atom's content inside the unit cell should be considered.

Cubic Lattices

  • Atoms at boundaries of a unit cell are shared with adjacent unit cells.
  • Count only the portions within the unit cell when determining the fraction of contributed atoms.
  • Cubes have 8 corners, 6 faces, and 12 edges.

Simple Cubic Lattice

  • The lattice points of a simple cubic lattice lie at the corners of a cubic unit cell.
  • In a body-centered cubic (bcc) lattice, points lie at the corners and center of a cubic unit cell.
  • In a face-centered cubic (fcc) lattice, points lie at the corners and center of the faces of a cubic unit cell.

Packing Efficiency

  • Coordination number (CN) and geometry of atoms around spheres are important in determining packing efficiency.
  • Many metallic elements crystallize in hexagonal close-packed (hcp), cubic close-packed (ccp, also called face-centered cubic, fcc), or body-centered cubic (bcc) structures.
  • Packing efficiency of hcp and ccp structures is 74%.
  • BCC structure has a packing efficiency of 68%.

Metallic Alloys

  • Combinations of two or more metals (alloys) can improve properties like strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance.
  • Substitutional alloys involve replacing some atoms with another element, like replacing iron (Fe) with chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) for stainless steel.
  • Interstitial alloys involve smaller atoms fitting into the interstitial spaces between larger atoms, such as replacing iron (Fe) with carbon (C) for steel.

Structures of Ionic Solids

  • Ionic bonding is nondirectional.
  • Larger anions are often in close-packing arrangements.
  • Smaller cations are found in holes (interstices).
  • Octahedral and tetrahedral sites are common interstitial locations in ionic structures.

X-ray Diffraction

  • X-ray diffraction is used to determine the detailed arrangement of atoms in crystal structures.
  • Regularly spaced atoms in crystals act as diffraction gratings, which produce a diffraction pattern that reveal the crystal structure.

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