Question
A metal has a fcc lattice. The edge length of the unit cell is 404 pm. The density of the metal is 2.72 g cm-3. The molar mass of the metal is (NA Avogadro's constant= 6.02 x 1023 mol-1)
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40 g mol-1
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30 g mol-1
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27 g mol-1
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20 g mol-1
Solution
C.
27 g mol-1
Given, cell is fcc, So Z =4
Edge length, a = 404 pm = 4.04 x 10-8 cm
Density of metal, d = 2.72 g cm-3
NA = 6.02 x 1023 mol-1
Molar mass ofg the metal, M =?
We know that
density, d=
