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The density of zinc telluride
Answer to Problem 72AAP
The density of zinc telluride
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to calculate lattice constant of zinc telluride structure
Here, ionic radius of
Write the expression to calculate mass of unit cell of zinc telluride
Here, number of atoms and molar mass of
Write the expression to calculate density of zinc telluride in grams per cubic centimeter
Here, volume of unit cell is
Conclusion:
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There will be 4 zinc ions and 4 tellurium ions present in a single unit cell of zinc telluride.
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Thus, the density of zinc telluride
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