The density of CaF2 is 3.180gcm−3 and edge length, a is 0.55nm. Then number of particles (Zeff) in a unit cell are nearly :
Given : Molar mass of CaF2=78gmol−1
A
2
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B
4
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C
8
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D
12
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E
2
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F
4
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G
8
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H
12
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Solution
The correct option is B 4 Density of the unit cell, ρ=Z×MNAa3
where, Z=No. of formula units in one unit cellM=Molar massNA=Avagadro number