Question
An element crystallises in BCC structure. The edge length of its unit cell is 288 pm. If the density of crystal is 7.2 g cm–3, what is the atomic mass of the element?
Solution
Solution:
we have given that
density, d= 7.2g cm-3
edge = 288 x 10-10 cm
NA = 6.02 x 1023
for Bcc structure Z= 2
Atomic mass = ?
Thus, atomic mass of element is =51.77 g/mol