Question:

The total number of Na and Cl ions per unit cell of the NaCl crystal is:

Updated On: Jan 12, 2025
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

In the NaCl crystal structure:

  • Each unit cell contains 4 Na+ ions and 4 Cl ions.
  • These ions are arranged in a face-centered cubic (FCC) structure.
  • Each corner ion is shared by 8 adjacent cells, and each face-centered ion is shared by 2 adjacent cells.

Calculation:

The total number of Na+ and Cl ions per unit cell is:

\[ 4 \, \text{Na}^+ + 4 \, \text{Cl}^- = 8 \, \text{ions} \]

Conclusion:

Therefore, the total number of Na+ and Cl ions per unit cell of the NaCl crystal is:

\[ \boxed{8 \, \text{ions}} \]

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