Calculate the theoretical density of CaO, given that it has the rock salt crystal structure (see Figure 3). Take the radius of the Calcium and oxygen ions to be 0.1 and 0.14 nm, respectively. The Atomic Weight (g/mol) of Calcium is 40.07, whilst oxygen is 16.00. Figure 3. A unit cell for the calcium oxide (CaO), crystal structure Select one: a. 8.417 g/cm3 b. 1.683 g/cm3 c. 3.367 g/cm3 d. 4.489 g/cm3

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Calculate the theoretical density of Cao, given that it has the rock salt crystal structure (see Figure 3). Take the radius of the Calcium and oxygen ions to be 0.1 and 0.14
nm, respectively. The Atomic Weight (g/mol) of Calcium is 40.07, whilst oxygen is 16.00.
Figure 3. A unit cell for the calcium oxide (CaO), crystal structure
Select one:
a. 8.417 g/cm3
b. 1.683 g/cm3
c. 3.367 g/cm3
d. 4.489 g/cm3
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the theoretical density of Cao, given that it has the rock salt crystal structure (see Figure 3). Take the radius of the Calcium and oxygen ions to be 0.1 and 0.14 nm, respectively. The Atomic Weight (g/mol) of Calcium is 40.07, whilst oxygen is 16.00. Figure 3. A unit cell for the calcium oxide (CaO), crystal structure Select one: a. 8.417 g/cm3 b. 1.683 g/cm3 c. 3.367 g/cm3 d. 4.489 g/cm3
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Radius of Calcium Ions = 0.1nm=1x10-10m

Radius of Oxygen Ions = 0.14nm=1.4x10-10m

Atomic weight (g/mol) of Calcium =40.07

Atomic weight (g/mol) of Oxygen =16.00

 

To Find: Theoretical Density of CaO

 

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