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The edge length of the unit cube of diamond is 356.7 pm, and this cube contains 8 carbon atoms. Calculate (a) the distance dC - C between carbon atoms, assuming them to be spheres in contact; (b) the fraction of the total volume that is occupied by carbon atoms.

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          The edge length of the unit cube of diamond is 356.7 pm, and this cube contains 8 carbon atoms. Calculate (a) the distance dC - C between carbon atoms, assuming them to be spheres in contact; (b) the fraction of the total volume that is occupied by carbon atoms.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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09/03/2022

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7 pm Number of carbon atoms in the cube = 8 The distance between carbon atoms can be calculated using the formula: dC-C = a * √3 / 4 Substitute the values: dC-C = 356.7 * √3 / 4 dC-C = 356.7 * 1.732 / 4 dC-C = 617.94 / 4 dC-C = 154.485 pm Show more…

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The edge length of the unit cube of diamond is 356.7 pm, and this cube contains 8 carbon atoms. Calculate (a) the distance dC - C between carbon atoms, assuming them to be spheres in contact; (b) the fraction of the total volume that is occupied by carbon atoms.