The pyknometer density of NaCl crystal is 2.165×103kgm−3 while its X-rays density is 2.178×103kgm−3. The fraction of the unoccupied sites in NaCl crystal is:
A
5.968
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B
5.96×10−2
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C
5.96×10−3
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D
5.96×10−4
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Solution
The correct option is D5.96×10−3
Fraction occupied = X- ray density - pyknometer densityX- ray density