The pyknometric density of sodium chloride crystal is 2.165 103 kg m-3 while its X-ray density is 2.178 103 kg m-3. The fraction of unoccupied sites in sodium chloride crystal is
- 5.96
- 5.96 10-2
- 5.96 10-1
- 5.96 10-3
Answer
(4) 5.96 10-3
Solution
X-ray density corresponds to a perfect lattice; the lower measured (pyknometric) density is due to vacant sites (Schottky defects).
⇒ Fraction of unoccupied sites = X-ray - pyk X-ray
= 2.178 - 2.1652.178
= 0.0132.178
5.96 10-3
Answer: (4)