Chapter 12, Problem 12.98QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The metal ion that is most likely to be found in the tetrahedral holes is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The ionic radius is stated as the radius of cation and anion of the compound. Their ratio is calculated to find out the coordination number of ions and type of voids which they accommodate. The ionic radius ratio is calculated by the formula,

$\text{Radius}\text{ratio}\text{of}\text{ion}=\frac{R_{\text{C}}}{R_{\text{A}}}$

To determine: The metal ion that is most likely to be found in the tetrahedral holes.