Graphite and diamond are ________.

The number of carbon atoms per unit cell of diamond is _______.

The vacant space in bcc lattice unit cell is ________.

Which of the following cannot be regarded as molecular solid?

Which of the following is characteristic of ionic solids?

Explain briefly seven types of unit cell.

Distinguish tetrahedral and octahedral voids.

Why do solids have a definite volume?

Ionic solids conduct electricity in molten state but not in solid state. Explain.

What is point defect in crystals?

Calculate the percentage efficiency of packing in case of body centered cubic crystal.

What is the two dimensional coordination number of a molecule in square close packed layer?

Experiment shows that Nickel oxide has the formula Ni_0.96.O_1.00. What fraction of Nickel exists as of Ni²⁺ and Ni³+ ions?

Why are solids rigid?

Silver crystallines in fcc lattice. If edge length of the cell is 4.07 x 10^-8 em and density is 10.5 g cm^-3. Calculate the atomic mass of silver

Atoms X and Y form bcc crystalline structure. Atom X is present at the corners of the cube and Y is at the centre of the cube. What is the formula of the compound?

Ionic solids, which have anionic vacancies due to metal excess defect, develop colour. Explain with the help of a suitable example.

What are stoichiometric defects in ionic solids? Explain

Write note on impurity defect?