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In a compound, nitrogen atoms (N) make cubic close packed lattice and metal atoms (M) occupy one third of the tetrahedral voids present. Determine the formula of the compound formed by M and N. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :LET the number of nitrogen atoms (N) be `= x` Then number of TETRAHEDRAL voids `= 2X` and number of metal atoms = `(2)/(3)x` `"Ratio of "N: M = x : (2)/(3)x=1(2)/(3)`. Or`"Ratio of "M: N = (2)/(3):1` `therefore` The FORMULA of the compound is `M_(2)N_(3)`. |
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