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Defects in Crystal Structure

Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Defects in Crystal Structure In this article, we shall study defects in the crystal structure, sources of defects and their types. Source of Defects in Crystal Structure: At absolute zero, crystals tend to have a tendency to have a perfectly ordered arrangement. This arrangement at absolute zero represents the […]

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Radius Ratio and its Significance

Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Radius Ratio and its Significance The ratio of the radius of cations (r+) to the radius of the anion (r–) is known as the radius ratio of the ionic solid. The significance of radius ratio: It is useful in predicting the structure of ionic solids. The structure of […]

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Tetrahedral Voids and Octahedral Voids

Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Tetrahedral Voids and Octahedral Voids In this article, we shall study two types of voids formed during hexagonal closed packing namely, a) Tetrahedral voids and b) octahedral voids. Let us consider a closed pack hexagonal packing in the first layer as shown. There are empty spaces between the […]

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Packing in solids

Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Packing in solids In this article, we shall study the different types of close packing of the constituent particles in solids. The Principle of Packing in Solids: In a crystal particle (atoms, molecules or ions) occupy the lattice points in the crystal lattice. These particles may be of […]

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Numerical Problems on Type of Crystal Structure

Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Numerical Problems on Type of Crystal Structure In this article, we shall study to solve problems to calculate the atomic radius, the distance between atoms in the unit cell and to decide the type of crystal structure. Example – 01: A naturally occurring gold crystallizes in face centred […]

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Numerical Problems on Density of Solid

Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Numerical Problems on Density of Solid In this article, we shall study to solve numerical problems to find the density of solid, edge length and volume of the unit cell. Example – 01: Silver crystallizes in face centred cubic structure. The edge length of a unit cell is […]

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Osmosis and Osmotic Pressure

Science > Chemistry > Solutions and Their Colligative Properties > Osmosis and Osmotic Pressure In this article, we shall study the phenomenon of osmosis and osmotic pressure. Semipermeable Membrane: A semipermeable membrane is a membrane which allows the solvent molecules, but not the solute molecules through it. Examples: Cellulosde, cellulose nitrate, animal bladder. Osmosis: The spontaneous […]

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Boiling Point Elevation and Freezing Point Depression

Science > Chemistry > Solutions and Their Colligative Properties > Boiling Point Elevation and Freezing Point Depression In this article, we shall study two colligative properties of solutions, namely elevation of boiling point and depression in freezing point due to addition of solute. Elevation of Boiling Point: Boiling Point of a Liquid: Boiling point is […]

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Ideal and Non-Ideal solutions

Science > Chemistry > Solutions and Their Colligative Properties > Ideal and Non-Ideal Solutions In this article, we shall study two types of solutions first, those obeying Raoult’s law called ideal solutions and those not obeying Raoult’s law called non-ideal solutions. Ideal Solutions: The solutions which obey Raoult’s law over the entire range of concentration […]

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Numerical Problems on Lowering of Vapour Pressure

Science > Chemistry > Solutions and Their Colligative Properties > Numerical Problems on Lowering of Vapour Pressure In this article, we shall study to solve problems based on relative lowering of vapour pressure and to calculate the molecular mass of a solute. Example – 01: The vapour pressure of a pure liquid at 298K is […]