Question:

AB is an ionic solid. If the ratio of ionic radii of $ {{\text{A}}^{\text{+}}} $ and $ {{\text{B}}^{-}} $ is 0.52, what is the coordination number of $ {{\text{B}}^{-}} $ ?

Updated On: Aug 15, 2024
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Radius ratio $ {{r}^{+}}/{{r}^{-}} $
Coordination number
0.155-0.225
3
0.225-0.414
4
0.414-0.732
6
0.732-1.00
8
Hence, if the ratio of ionic radii is 0.52, then the coordination number of $ {{B}^{-}} $ is 6.
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Solid State

Solids are substances that are featured by a definite shape, volume, and high density. In the solid-state, the composed particles are arranged in several manners. Solid-state, in simple terms, means "no moving parts." Thus solid-state electronic devices are the ones inclusive of solid components that don’t change their position. Solid is a state of matter where the composed particles are arranged close to each other. The composed particles can be either atoms, molecules, or ions. 

Solid State

Types of Solids:

Based on the nature of the order that is present in the arrangement of their constituent particles solids can be divided into two types;

  • Amorphous solids behave the same as super cool liquids due to the arrangement of constituent particles in short-range order. They are isotropic and have a broad melting point (range is about greater than 5°C).
  • Crystalline solids have a fixed shape and the constituent particles are arranged in a long-range order.