Chapter 15, Problem 15A.1BE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of formula units in the given orthorhombic unit cell has to be calculated and a more precise value of the mass density also has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Volume $=\left(a\times b\times c\right)uni{t}^3$

Density $=\frac{Z\times m}{V\times N_A}$

Where,

$Z=$ Formula unit

$V=$ Volume of one-unit cell

$N_A=$ Avogadro’s no.

$m=$ Mass of a substance per mole