13. Show that the maximum packing ratio in the diamond structure is ë/3/16. [Hint: The structure may be viewed as two interpenetrating fcc lattices, arranged such that each atom is surrounded by four other atoms, forming a regular tetrahedron.]

13. Show that the maximum packing ratio in the diamond structure is ë/3/16. [Hint: The structure may be viewed as two interpenetrating fcc lattices, arranged such that each atom is surrounded by four other atoms, forming a regular tetrahedron.]

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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