Solved

X-Ray Diffraction Measurements on a Newly Discovered Crystalline Form of Element

Question 93

Multiple Choice

X-ray diffraction measurements on a newly discovered crystalline form of element X revealed that X crystallizes in a body-centered cubic lattice in which the unit cell edge length is 304.6 picometers. Calculate the atomic radius of the X atoms in this crystal, based on the assumption that the atoms are tightly packed in the unit cell.Hint: Find the length of the cell body diagonal using the Pythagorean theorem.


A) 76.2 pm
B) 107.7 pm
C) 131.9 pm
D) 175.9 pm
E) 215.4 pm

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions