Q.

Lead metal has a density of 11.34 g/cm3 and crystallizes in a face-centered lattice. Choose the correct alternatives.

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a

The atomic radius of lead is 175 pm

b

The volume of one unit cell is 1.214×1019cm3

c

The volume of one unit cell is 1.214×1022cm3

d

 The atomic radius of lead is 155.1 pm

answer is A, C.

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Detailed Solution

The following is the expression for density:

 Density =Z×MNA× volume 

 Volume =4×2076.02×1023×11.34=1.213×1022cm3

For FCC, we have 4r=a2

r=4.95×108×24=175pm

 Volume =a3=1.213×1022cm3

 Edge length =a=1.213102413 a=4.95×108cm

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