Single Choice

The interstitial hole is called tetrahedral because :

Ait is formed by four spheres
Bpartly same and party different
Cit is formed by four spheres, the centres of which from a regular tetrahedron
Correct Answer
Dnone of the above

Solution

The tetrahedral hole can be visualized as three spheres in a plane and one on top of it with the space at the centre having the shape of a regular tetrahedron.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Solid State

In a multi layered close-packed structure :

Solid State

The interstital hole is called tetrahedral because ?

Solid State

The total number of tetrahedral voids in face centered unit cell is ______.

Solid State

The total number of tetrahedral voids in face centered unit cell is ______.

Solid State

Sodium oxide as anti-fluorite structure. The percentage of the tetrahedral voids occupied by the sodium ions is

Solid State

In which of the following crystals, alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied?

Solid State

Which of the following will not change the density of solid $$SiC$$?

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