The crystal structure of CO2 is cubic, with a cell edge length of 5.540 Å. A diagram of the cell

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The crystal structure of CO2 is cubic, with a cell edge...

The crystal structure of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ is cubic, with a cell edge length of $5.540 \AA$. A diagram of the cell is shown in Figure $13-3$ la. (a) What is the number of molecules of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ per unit cell? (b) Is this structure face-centered cubic? How can you tell? (c) What is the density of solid $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ at this temperature?

The crystal structure of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ is cubic, with a cell edge length of $5.540 \AA$. A diagram of the cell is shown in Figure $13-3$ la.
(a) What is the number of molecules of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ per unit cell?
(b) Is this structure face-centered cubic? How can you tell?
(c) What is the density of solid $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ at this temperature?

Key Concepts

Unit Cell

The unit cell is the smallest repeating unit in a crystal lattice that, when translated in three dimensions, recreates the entire crystal structure. Its parameters, such as edge lengths and angles, determine the overall symmetry and packing of the atoms or molecules within the crystal.

Molecular Occupancy

Molecular occupancy refers to the number of molecules (or atoms in atomic crystals) that are effectively present per unit cell after accounting for the sharing of atoms or molecules between adjacent unit cells. This concept is essential for understanding stoichiometry and density in crystalline materials.

Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) Structure

A face-centered cubic structure is characterized by atoms or molecules positioned at each of the corners and at the center of all the faces of a cube. This arrangement results in high packing efficiency and symmetry, which can be confirmed by analyzing the positions of atoms or molecules within the cell.

Crystal Density Calculation

Crystal density is determined by the mass of the atoms or molecules within a unit cell divided by the volume of that cell. This calculation requires knowing the number of formula units per cell (taking into account shared atoms), the molar mass of the constituent molecules, and the volume of the unit cell, which is typically derived from its geometric dimensions.

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