In a solid, oxide ions are arranged in ccp. One-sixth of tetrahedral voids are occupied by cation A while one-third of octahedral voids are occupied by cation B. What is the formula of compound?
The given solid has ccp arrangement.
Oxide ions are in ccp,
Thus,
Number of O2− ions =n,
∴
No. of octahedral voids =n
No. of tetrahedral voids =2n
Here,
16 of tetrahedral voids are occupied by cation A
No. of cation A =16×2n=n3
13 of octahedral voids are occupied by cation B
No. of cation B =13×n=n3
Thus,
Ratio ⇒A:B:O2−
=n3:n3:n
NumberofA3+=16×8=43
NumberofB3+=13×4=43
Theratioofcomponentsincrystalisasfollows
A3+:B3+:O2−=43:43:4=1:1:3
Hence, the emperical formula is ABO3.
O3becausethecomponentofOisintheratioof3