Physics

Chapter
The Solid State

Solutions
SECTION - A
Objective Type Questions
1.
Which of the following crystal is represented by a b c and 90?

(1) Orthorhombic
(2) Monoclinic
(3) Triclinic
(4) Tetragonal
Sol. Answer (3)

a b c, 90 Is the parameter for crystal triclinic.
2.
Copper belongs to a crystal system represented by the crystal dimensions as

(1) = = = 90, a = b = c
(2)
, a = b = c
(3) = = 90,
90, a = b = c
(4) = = = 90, a
bc
Sol. Answer (1)

Cu belongs to cubic crystal which has dimensions a = b = c and = = = 90
3.
What is the relation between diamond and graphite?

(1) Polymorphous
(2) Isomer
(3) Isotope
(4) Isomorphous
Sol. Answer (1)

Diamond and graphite are polymorphous because both have similar chemical composition but different arrangement
of constituent particles i.e., carbon.
4.
Maximum possible numbers of two dimensional and three dimensional lattices are respectively
(1) 5 and 14
(2) 7 and 14
(3) 14 and 4
(4) 5 and 13
Sol. Answer (1)

Two dimensional lattices are = 5 [Square, Rectangle, Rhombus, Parallelogram, Hexagonal]
Three dimensional lattices are = 14 [Bravais lattices]
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The Solid State
Solution of Assignment
A compound formed by element A and B crystallizes in the cubic structure, where A atoms are at the corners
of a cube and B atoms are at the centre of the body. The formula of the compounds is
(1) AB
(3) A2B3
(2) AB2
(4) AB3
Sol. Answer (1)

A corners of cube Total 8 atoms at corner, which have contribution at corner
So 8
1
8
1
1 number of atoms of A per unit cell.
8
B centre of body at centre of body one atom contributed completely.

So, 1 1 = 1
i.e., A1B1 = AB
6.
A solid with formula ABC3 would probably have

(1) A at body centre, B at face centres and C at corners of the cube
(2) A at corners of cube, B at body centre, C at face centre
(3) A at corners of hexagon, B at centres of the hexagon and C inside the hexagonal unit cell
(4) A at corner, B at face centre, C at body centre
Sol. Answer (2)

ABC3
At corners number of atom = 8
1
1 (contribution at corner)
8
A
B
At body centre = 1 1 = 1
At face centre =
1
2
(Total face)
(Contribution at face)
ABC3
7.
A solid ABC has A, B and C arranged as below. The formula of solid is
(1) ABC
(2) AB2C2
(3) A2BC
(4) AB8C2
Sol. Answer (1)

A present at body centre in given figure
A
So, its number = 1 1 = 1 (contributed completely)

B present at corners =
(Total atom)
1
8
(Contribution)
C Present at two opposite face
(Total 2 atoms at face)
1
2
(Contribution at each face)
So, formula ABC

8.
The Solid State
An alloy of copper, silver and gold is found to have copper constituting the ccp lattice. If silver atoms occupy
the edge centres and gold is present at body centre, the alloy has a formula
(1) Cu4Ag2Au
(2) Cu4Ag4Au
(3) Cu4Ag3Au
(4) CuAgAu
Sol. Answer (3)

1
Present at corners = 8 8 = 1
Cu ccp
Total 4 Cu
Present at centres of each face = 6 1 3
Ag at edge centre
1
4
12
(Total atoms at edge)
(contribution)
Au at body centre contributed completely = 1 1 1

Cu4Ag3Au1
9.
In a face centred cubic arrangement of A and B atoms, atoms of A are at the corner of the unit cell and atoms
of B are at the face centres. One of the A atom is missing from one corner in unit cell. The simplest formula
of compound is
(1) A7B3
(2) AB3
(3) A7B24
(4) A7/8B3
Sol. Answer (3)

A
(Total atoms)
1
8
(contribution)
B face centre
1
2
(Total atoms)
(contribution)
Now, one atom is missing from one corner

So, 7
1
8
(contribution at corner )
7
8
(total atoms)
1=7
A 7 B3 A 7B24
8
10. In any ionic crystal A has formed cubical close packing and B atoms are present at every tetrahedral voids.
If any sample of crystal contain N number of B atoms then number of A atoms in that sample is
(1) N
(2)
N
2
(3) 2 N
(4)
2N
Sol. Answer (2)
1
1
A ccp total atoms = 4 8 6 4

2
8
B at tetrahedral voids double of number of atoms 2 4 = 8

given B 8 N.
So, number of A atoms is half the number of (B) atoms, i.e.,
8
N
4 or 4
2
2
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11. A binary solid A+B has a structure with B ions constituting the lattice and A+ ions occupying 25% tetrahedral
holes. Formula of the solid is
(1) A2B
(2) AB
(3) AB2
(4) AB4
Sol. Answer (3)

A+B Rock salt type f.c.c. number of atoms = 4
B
constituting the lattice i.e., 4
Tetrahedral void 2 no. of atoms
2 4 8
A+ 25% of tetrahedral void
25
8 2
100
A2+B4 or AB2
12. In a crystalline solid anions B are arranged in cubic close packing. Cation A are equally distributed between
octahedral and tetrahedral voids. If all the octahedral voids are occupied, the formula for the solid is
(1) AB
(2) AB2
(3) A2B
(4) A2B3
Sol. Answer (3)
1
1
B ccp 4 8 6
(N)
8
2
(corners) (face centred)
Octahedral no. of atoms N 4
A
given all octahedral voids are occupied
Tetrahedral double of no. of atoms(2N) 8
and A - equally distributed between both
4(octahedral)
voids so, A
equal no. total = 8
4(tetrahedral)
(according to octahedral)
A8B4 A2B
13. In a cubic close packed structure of mixed oxides, the lattice is made up of oxide ions, one-eighth of tetrahedral
voids are occupied by divalent (X2+) ions, while one-half of the octahedral voids are occupied by trivalent ions
(Y3+), then the formula of the oxide is
(1) XY2O4
(2) X2YO4
(3) X4Y5O10
(4) X5Y4O10
Sol. Answer (1)
1
1
O2 ccp 4 8 6
2
8
X+2
1
8
8(tetrahedral void) 1
(given)
Y+3
1
2
The Solid State
4 (octahedral void) 2
(given)
So, formula X1Y2O4

14. Titanium crystallizes in a face centred cubic lattice. It reacts with carbon or hydrogen interstitially by allowing
atoms of these elements to occupy holes in the host lattice. Hydrogen occupies tetrahedral holes but carbon
occupies octahedral holes the formula of titanium carbide and hydride are
(1) TiC2, TiH4
(2) TiC, TiH2
(3) Ti3C, TiH2
(4) TiC2, TiH
Sol. Answer (2)
1
1
Ti ccp fcc 4 8 6
8
2
given carbon at octahedral holes = equal to no. of atoms 4

So, Ti4C4 TiC
given hydrogen at tetrahedral holes
double of number of atoms

24=8
Ti4H8 TiH2
15. The site labelled as X in fcc arrangement is
(1) Face with
1
contribution
4
(3) Corner with
1
contribution
4
(2) Edge with
1
contribution
4
(4) Tetrahedral void with
1
contribution
8
Sol. Answer (2)
1
In given figure (X) is present at centre of edge which contributed
4
16. A unit cell is obtained by closed packing layers of atoms in ABAB....... pattern. The total number of tetrahedral
and octahedral voids in the unit cell are respectively
(1) 6, 12
(2) 8, 4
(3) 4, 8
(4) 12, 6
Sol. Answer (4)

In ABAB....... i.e., hexagonal close packing, number of atoms = 6.
So, tetrahedral voids = 6 2 = 12
octahedral voids = 6
1
of the tetrahedral voids and cations
6
B occupy one-third of the octahedral voids. The probable formula of the compound is
17. In certain solid, the oxide ions are arranged in ccp. Cations A occupy
(1) ABO3
(2) AB2O3
(3) A2BO3
(4) A2B2O3
The Solid State
Sol. Answer (1)

O2 ccp 4 (no. of atoms)
1
8
6 (tetrahedral void) 6
given
1
4
3 (octahedral) 3
given
A 8 B 4 O 4 or ABO3
6
18. A solid has a structure in which A atoms are located at the cube corners of the unit cell, B atoms are located
at the cube edges of unit cell and the C atoms at the body centre. Formula of the compound
(2) C2AB3
(1) CAB3
(3) CA3B
(4) C2A3B
Sol. Answer (1)

A corners 8
B edges = 12
1
1
8
1
3
4
A1
B3
C body centre 1 1 = 1 . C1
AB3C
19. If a is the length of unit cell, then which one is correct relationship?
(1) For simple cubic lattice, Radius of metal atom =
a
2
3a
4
(2) For bcc lattice, Radius of metal atom =

a
(3) For fcc lattice, Radius of metal atom =
2 2
(4) All of these

Sol. Answer (4)
for S.C.C.,
a
r
2
2r = a
r = a/2
3a = Body diagonal
r
for B.C.C., r
3
a
4
2r
4r = 3a
r
2a = face diagonal
r
for F.C.C., r
a
2 2
2r
r = 3a
4
4r = 2a
r
a
2
r= 4 =
2 2
So, all three options are correct.

The Solid State
20. For face centered cubic structure edge length a can be related with radius r as
(1) a r 2
(3) a 2 2 r
(2) a = r
(4) a
4
3
Sol. Answer (3)
2a 4r
For f.c.c.
a
4r
2
4 2r
2 2r
2
21. A crystalline solid AB adopts sodium chloride type structure with edge length of the unit cell as 745 pm and
formula mass of 74.5 a.m.u. The density of the crystalline compound is
(1) 2.16 g cm3
(2) 0.99 g cm3
(3) 1.88 g cm3
(4) 1.197 g cm3
Sol. Answer (4)

(density)
ZM
for NaCl f.c.c. (Z = 4)
NA a 3
4 74.5
6.022 10
23
(745 10 10 )3
M = 74.5 amu
1.202 g/cm3
a = 745 pm
= 745 1012 m
= 745 1010 cm
22. If radius of an octahedral void is r and atomic radius of atoms assuming cubical close packing is R. Then the
relation between r and R is
(1) r = 2R
(2) r = 1.414 R
(3) r = 0.414 R
(4) r
R
2
Sol. Answer (3)

For octahedral void
r = 0.414 R
23. Polonium adopts cubic structure with edge length of cube being 0.336 nm. The distance between the polonium
atoms which lie at the corners along the body diagonal is
(1) 0.336 nm
(2) 0.291 nm
(3) 0.582 nm
(4) 0.481 nm
Sol. Answer (3)
3a
3a 3 0.336 nm
= 0.581 nm
The Solid State
24. CsCl crystallises in a cubic cell that has a Cl at each corner and Cs+ at the centre of the unit cell. If radius
of Cs+ is 1.69 and rCl =1.81 , what is the edge length of unit cell?
(1) 3.50
(2) 4.04
(3) 2.02
(4) 1.01
Sol. Answer (2)
Cl
Distance between Cl(corner) and Cs+ (centre) is half of body diagonal
3a
r r
2
3a
Cs
3 a
1.69 1.81
2
a 4.04
25. Ice crystallises in a hexagonal lattice having the volume of unit cell as 132 1024 cm3. If density is 0.92 g
cm3 at a given temperature, then number of H2O molecules per unit cell is
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4
Sol. Answer (4)

ZM
MH2O 18
NA a 3
0.92
Z 18
a3 = volume of unit cell 132 1024 cm3
6.022 1023 132 10 24
0.92 6.022 1023 132 10 24

18
4.0
26. For tetrahedral co-ordination, the radius ratio (r+/r) should be
(1) 0.414 0.732
(2) 0.732 1.0
(3) 0.156 0.225
(4) 0.225 0.414
Sol. Answer (4)
For tetrahedral void the radius ratio
r
r
0.225 0.414
27. The radius of the Na+ is 95 pm and that of Cl ion is 181 pm. The co-ordination number of Na+ will be
(1) 4
(2) 6
(3) 8
(4) Unpredictable
Sol. Answer (2)
r
r
95
0.52 (this value is present in between normal range so, C.N. remain 6)
181
generaly the C.N. of NaCl is 6 when
r
r
0.414 0.732
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28. Lithium metal has a body centred cubic structure. Its density is 0.53 g cm3 and its molar mass is 6.94 g
mol1. Calculate the edge length of a unit cell of Lithium metal
(1) 153.6 pm
(2) 351.6 pm
(3) 527.4 pm
(4) 263.7 pm
Sol. Answer (2)
ZM
a3
NA a 3
a3
z = 2 (for B.C.C.)
ZM
NA
2 6.94
6.022 1023 0.53
= 4.34 1023
a = (4.34 1023)1/3
~ 351.6 pm
29. What is the volume of a face centred cubic unit cell, when its density is 2.0 g cm3 and the molar mass of
the substance is 60.23 g mol1?
(1) 4 1022 cm3
(2) 2 1022 cm3
(3) 44 1022 cm3
(4) 22 1022 cm3
Sol. Answer (2)
ZM
a3 = volume of unit cell = V
NA a 3
ZM
NA V
ZM
4 60.23
NA 6.022 1023 2
Z = 4 for f.c.c.
20 1023
2 1022 g/cm3
30. The number of octahedral sites in a cubical close pack array of N spheres is
(1) N/2
(2) 2 N
(3) 4 N
(4) N
Sol. Answer (4)

Number of octahedral sites number of spheres = N
31. For a solid with the following structure, the coordination number of the point B is
(A)
(1) 3
(2) 4
(B)
(3) 5
(4) 6
Sol. Answer (4)

(B) is located at edge centre which shown C.N. = 6
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32. The empty space between the shaded balls and hollow balls as shown in the diagram is called
(1) Hexagonal void
(2) Octahedral void
(3) Tetrahedral void
(4) Double triangular void
Sol. Answer (2)

The empty space in figure is octahedral void because it is surrounded by six spheres.
33. A mineral having formula AB2 crystallises in the cubic close packed lattice, with the A atoms occupying the
lattice points. Hence coordination number of A and B atoms are
(1) 4, 8
(2) 4, 4
(3) 8, 8
(4) 8, 4
Sol. Answer (4)

AB2 CaF2 type of crystal which has C.N. = 8 : 4.
34. KF has NaCl type of structure. The edge length of its unit cell has been found to be 537.6 pm. The distance
between K+ F in KF is
(1) 26.88 pm
(2) 268.8 pm
(3) 2688 pm
(4) Unpredictable
Sol. Answer (2)
For NaCl (fcc) and KF (r r )
a
interionic distance.
2
537.6
2
268.8 pm
35. Which of the following features is false regarding the structure of CsCl?
(1) It has bcc arrangements
(2) For each ion coordination number is 8
(3) For each ion coordination number is 6
(4) The radius ratio (r+/r) is 0.93
Sol. Answer (3)

It has B.C.C. arrangement
For CsCl,
C.N. = 8
r
r
0.93
So, third option is incorrect because C.N. of CsCl is 8 not 6.

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36. Which type of solids will have the highest melting point?
(1) Ionic crystals
(2) Network covalent solid
(3) Molecular solids
(4) Metallic crystals
Sol. Answer (2)

Network covalent solids have highest melting point due to network structure in which bonds are tightly held like
SiO2.
Si
O
Si
Si
O
O
Si
O
Si
Si
Layered structure so, it require very high temperature to melt it.

37. The mass of unit cell of Na2O is
(1) Twice the formula mass of Na2O
(2) Four times the formula mass of Na2O
(3) Six times the formula mass of Na2O
(4) Thrice the formula mass of Na2O
Sol. Answer (2)

Na2O Has 4 atoms per unit cell
So, the mass of unit cell is
4 formula mass of Na2O
38. In normal spinel structure there is a closed packed array of O2 ions. The trivalent cations are present in
(1) 75% of octahedral voids
(3) 12.5% of tetrahedral voids
Sol. Answer (2)

In normal spinel structure
T.V
+2
1
1A occupy of T.V.
8
(12.5%)
+2
+3
2
2
4
A B O
8
4
1
6 3
1
+3
2B i.e., O.V. will be occupied
2
(50%)
T.V. = tetrahedral void
O.V. = octahedral void
39. The CC and SiC interatomic distances are 154 pm and 188 pm. The atomic radius of Si is
(1) 77 pm
(2) 94 pm
(3) 114 pm
(4) 111 pm
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Sol. Answer (4)

Diameter = 154 pm (internuclear distance)
154
77 pm
so, radius of one carbon atom
2
Diameter (internuclear distance) 188

so, radius of Si + radius of carbon = 188
154 pm
Si
Radius of Si + 77 = 188
188 pm
rSi = 188 77 111 pm
40. What is the coordination number of Rb+ in RbBr unit cell if ionic radii of Rb+ and Br ions being 148 and 195
respectively?
(1) 6
(2) 4
(3) 8
(4) 12
Sol. Answer (3)

r
Rb
Br
148
0.75
195
This ratio (0.75) is more than 0.732 so, it is cubic structure which has C.N. = 8
41. A crystalline solid AB has NaCl type structure with radius of B ion is 250 pm. Which of the following cation
can be made to slip into tetrahedral site of crystals of A+B ?
(1) P+ (radius = 180 pm)
(2) Q+ = (radius = 56 pm)
(3) R+ = (radius = 200 pm)
(4) S+ = (radius = 150 pm)
Sol. Answer (2)

For NaCl type
r
r
0.414 0.732
r
0.414
250
r+ = 0.414 250
r+ = 103.5
This is radius of void so, the cation which has equal to this radius or smaller to this radius can easily fit into
it that is option (2) Q+ = 56 pm which is smaller than radius of void thats why it can fit into it.
42. Number of formula units in unit cell of MgO (rock salt), ZnS (zinc blende) and Pt (fcc) respectively
(1) 4, 3, 2
(2) 4, 3, 4
(3) 4, 4, 4
(4) 4, 3, 1
Sol. Answer (3)

MgO = 4
ZnS = 4
Pt (f.c.c.) = 4
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43. An element crystallises in a bcc lattice. Nearest neighbours and next nearest neighbours of the elements
are respectively
(1) 8, 8
(2) 8, 6
(3) 6, 8
(4) 6, 6
Sol. Answer (2)
[4 atoms above and 4 atoms below]
In B.C.C.
(3)
Nearest neighbours = 8
(2)
(1)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Next nearest neighbours = 6

(6 edge atoms at corner)
44. The total number of elements of symmetry in a cubic crystal is

(1) 9
(2) 23
(3) 10
(4) 14
Sol. Answer (2)

Total number of elements of symmetry = 23
Rectanglular plane of symmetry = 3 + Diagonal plane of symmetry = 6 + centre of symmetry = 1 + axis of
symmetry = 13
[3 fold = 4, 2 - fold = 6, 4 fold = 3] axis of symmetry.
45. A crystal may have one or more planes of symmetry as well as one or more than one axis of symmetry but
it has
(1) Two centres of symmetry
(2) Only one centre of symmetry
(3) No centre of symmetry
(4) Three centres of symmetry
Sol. Answer (2)

A crystal may have more than plane of symmetry and axis of symmetry but centre of symmetry is only one.
46. Which of the following statement is correct?
(1) On increasing temperature the coordination number of solid remains unchanged
(2) On increasing pressure the coordination number of solid increases
(3) On increasing temperature the coordination number of solid increases
(4) On increasing pressure the coordination number of solid decreases
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The Solid State
Sol. Answer (2)

On increasing pressure the C.N. of solid increases because on increasing pressure atoms/particles come
closer to each other i.e., C.N. increases [closeness increases] and [K.E. decreases] and on increasing
temperature K.E. of particles increases by which particles go far away i.e., C.N. decreases [closeness
decreases]
[C.N. closeness of atoms i.e., coordination number]
47. Pyroelectric crystals produce feeble electric current
(1) On deformation
(2) On dissolving in a solvent
(3) On heating
(4) On sublimation
Sol. Answer (3)

Pyroelectric crystal produce feeble electric current on heating.
48. Zinc oxide on heating changes to yellow. This is because
(1) Zinc oxide is a stoichiometric compound
(2) Zinc oxide is a covalent compound
(3) Zinc oxide shows metal excessive defect
(4) It shows metal deficiency defect
Sol. Answer (3)
ZnO
Zn2 2e
1
O2
2
It causes excess of Zn in the lattice causing metal excess (defect) it changes its colour
49. F-centres in an ionic crystals are
(1) Lattice sites containing electrons
(2) Interstitial sites containing electrons
(3) Lattice sites that are vacant
(4) Interstitial sites containing cations
Sol. Answer (1)

In some defect, negative ions may be missing from their lattice sites leaving holes in which electrons remain
trapped to maintain electrical neutrality. The holes with entrapped electrons are called F-centres.
They impart colour to the crystal lattice e.g., heating crystals of NaCl in vapours of Na
50. When an element of group 14 is doped with an element of group 15
(1) p-type of semi-conductors are formed
(2) n-type of semi-conductors are formed
(3) Zeolites are formed
(4) Electrolytes are formed
Sol. Answer (2)

Group-14 element e.g. Si 4-valence electrons.
Si
Si
Si
Doped
with group-15
element like (P)
(phosphorus)
Si
Si
4e s of (P) can form bond
with 4e s of Si but one e

remain free, so, it n-type of semi
conductor due to negative
nature of e .
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51. Antiferromagnetic property is given as

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Sol. Answer (3)

If magnetic moments are aligned in compensatory way so that all cancel out each other and net magnetic
.
moment becomes zero, these are antiferromagnetic substances
52. Substances which are magnetic but having less magnetic moment than theoretically calculated value are
called
(1) Ferromagnetic
(2) Ferrimagnetic
(3) Antiferromagnetic
(4) Diamagnetic
Sol. Answer (2)

When magnetic moments of domains are aligned in parallel and antiparallel directions in unequal number, it
less magnetic moment than
results in some net magnetic moment. Ferrimagnetic

theoritically calculated value.
53. In antiferromagnetism
(1) Alignments of magnetic moments is additive
(2) Alignments of magnetic moments in one direction is compensated by alignments in the opposite directions
(3) Alignments of magnetic moments does not take place
(4) Alignments of magnetic moments varies with the nature of the material
Sol. Answer (2)
equal and opposite. So net magnetic moment = 0.
In antiferromagnetism
54. Which is true about Piezoelectric crystals?

(1) They produce an electric current on heating
(2) They produce an electric current when a mechanical stress is applied
(3) They are insulators
(4) They are magnetic in nature
Sol. Answer (2)
Piezoelectric crystals produce an electric current when a mechanical stress is applied.
55. When a crystal having rock salt type geometry is heated in the presence of its metal vapour then defect in
it will be
(1) Stoichiometric defect
(2) Metal excess defect
(3) Anion excess defect (4) Frenkel defect
Sol. Answer (2)

Metal excess defect heated in the presence of its metal vapour e.g., heating of NaCl in Na vapour.
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56. The mass percentage of Fe3+ ion present in Fe0.93 O1.00 is

(1) 15%
(2) 5.5%
(3) 10.0%
(4) 11.5%
Sol. Answer (4)
Fe0.93O1.00
according to charge balance
Let
+3
Fe
(0.93 x)
2x + 3[0.93 x] = 2
x = 0.79
+2
Fe
x
Total mass of Fe0.93O = 56 0.93 + 16 = 68.08 amu
+2
Fe = x = 0.79
+3
Fe = 0.14
mass of Fe+3 = 0.14 56 = 7.84 amu

mass percentage of Fe 3 7.84 100 11.5%
68.08
57. If 1 mole of NaCl is doped with 103 mole of SrCl2. What is the number of cationic vacancies per moe of NaCl?
(1) 103 mole1
(2) 6.02 1018 mole1
(3) 1050 mole1
(4) 6.02 1020 mole1
Sol. Answer (4)

1 mole of SrCl2 creates one mole cation vacancy.
given 103 mole of SrCl2 creates 103 NA number of vacancy.
= 6.02 1020 mol1
58. Which of the following is incorrect statement about the Braggs equation n = 2d sin ?
(1) n, represents order of reflection
(2) , represents wavelength of X-rays used
(3) , represents angle of glance
(4) d, represents distance between two parallel planes
Sol. Answer (3)

n = 2dsin
= incident angle not angle of glance.
SECTION - B
Objective Type Questions
1.
In crystalline solids, which of the following element of symmetry is not present?

(1) Axis of symmetry
(2) Angle of symmetry
(3) Centre of symmetry (4) Plane of symmetry
Sol. Answer (2)

In crystalline solid angle of symmetry is not present.
2.
Amorphous solids have

(1) Orderly arrangement of atoms
(2) Repeating unit of unit cell
(3) Long range of melting point
(4) Anisotropy
Sol. Answer (3)

Amorphous solids have
not ordered arrangement.

not repeating units
long range of melting point
Isotropy
3.
The Solid State
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The type of crystal system shown is
b
a
(1) Cubic
(2) Orthorhombic
(3) Monoclinic
(4) Tetragonal
Sol. Answer (4)

For tetragonal a = b c
Two sides are equal and one side is unequal.
4.
In a unit cell, atoms A, B, C and D are present at corners, face-centres, body-centre and edge-centre
respectively in a cubic unit cell. The total number of atoms present per unit cell is
(1) 4
(2) 8
(3) 15
(4) 27
Sol. Answer (2)

A at corners = 8
B at face centres = 6
C body centre = 1
D edge centre = 12
Total atoms in a cube = 8 + 6 + 1 + 12 = 27
A = 8
1
1
8
B = 6
1
3
2
C=11=1
1
3
4
Total = 8 atoms per unit cell
D = 12
5.
In a unit cell, atoms A, B, C and D are present at half of total corners, all face-centres, body-centre and one
third of all edge-centres respectively. Then formula of unit cell is
(1) AB3CD3
(2) ABCD
(3) AB6C2D4
(4) AB6C2D2
Sol. Answer (4)

Corner A
1
1
4
8
2
Face centre B
1
6 3
2
Total C = 1
Total D =
1
4 1
4
formula A 1 B3 C1D1
2
AB6C2D2
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6.
The Solid State
In a unit cell, atoms A, B, C and D are present at corners, face-centres, body-centre and edge-centres
respectively. If atoms touching one of the plane passing through two diagonally opposite edges are removed,
then formula of compound is
(2) ABD2
(1) ABCD2
(3) AB2D2
(4) AB4D5
Sol. Answer (4)

Given atoms of one diagonal planes are to be removed.
4 atoms from corner, 2 atom from face centre and 1
atom from body centre will be removed.
1 1
[4 atoms removed from corner]

8 2
Total A 4
Total B
1
4 2 [2 atoms are removed from face centre]
2
Total C = 0 [1 atom removed from body centre]

Total D
1
5
10 [2 atom removed from edge]
4
2
A 1 B2C0D 5 A1B 4D5

2
7.
In a CsCl structure, if edge length is x, then distance between one Cs atom and one Cl atom is
a 3
2
(1)
(2)
a 3
4
(3) a 2
(4)
a
2
Sol. Answer (1)
Cl
3a
2
Cs
3a
[a = x]
3a
3x
2
2
8.
The correct statement about, CCP structure is

(1) Packing fraction = 26%
(2) Coordination number = 6
(3) Unit cell is face centred cubic
(4) ABAB type of packing
Sol. Answer (3)
packing fraction = 74%

ccp C.N. = 12
Unit cell is fcc
ABCABC.........
9.
The Solid State
19
In a NaCl structure, if positions of Na atoms and Cl atoms are interchanged, then in the new unit cell
(1) Na atom is present at body centre
(2) Cl atom is present at face centre
(3) Na atom is present in tetrahedral voids
(4) Cl atom is present in octahedral voids
Sol. Answer (4)

In NaCl structure
Na+ present at edge centres [octahedral voids] and as well as body centre.
Cl present at corners and centre of each face.
Given if atom are interchanged then
Na+ comes at corners and centre of each face.
Cl comes at edge centres (octahedral voids) and at body centre.
10. If radius of a metal atom (A) is 5 pm and radius of an electronegative atom (B) is 20 pm, then in the unit cell
(1) A in octahedral voids, B in FCC unit
(2) A in FCC unit, B in tetrahedral void
(3) A in BCC unit, B in cubic void
(4) A in tetrahedral void, B in FCC unit
Sol. Answer (4)

r
5
1
0.25
4
r 20
This ratio comes in between 0.225 0.414 i.e., tetrahedral void. So, A in tetrahedral void due to cation (small
size).
So, B in f.c.c.
11. A metal can be crystallized in both BCC and FCC unit cells whose edge lengths are 2 pm and 4 pm respectively.
Then ratio of densities of FCC and BCC unit cells is
(1)
1
4
(2) 4
(3)
1
16
(4) 16
Sol. Answer (1)
ZM
NA a 3
3
F.C.C. ZF.C.C. aB.C.C.
3
B.C.C. ZB.C.C aF.C.C
(M, NA = constant)
[given, aB.C.C = 2 pm; aF.C.C. = 4 pm]
4 (2)3
48
1
3
2 (4)
2 64
4
12. In a unit cell containing X2+, Y3+ and Z2 where X2+ occupies 1/8th of tetrahedral voids, Y3+ occupies
1/2 of octahedral voids and Z2 forms ccp structure. Then formula of compound is
(1) X2Y4Z
(2) XY2Z4
(3) XY3Z4
(4) X4YZ2
Sol. Answer (2)
1
1
ccp number atoms per unit cell = 4 8 6
8
2
(Z2 )
(corners) (face centre)
Total tetrahedral void = 8

Total octahedral void = 4
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The Solid State
Given, X 2
Y 3
1
1
of T.V. 8 1
8
8
1
1
of O.V. = 4 2
2
2
So, formula Z42 X12 Y23 XY2 Z4

13. On rising temperature and decreasing pressure in CsCl solid
(1) C.N. of metal ion increases from 6 to 8
(2) Number of formula unit per unit cell (Z) changes from one to four
(3) Density of unit cell is increased
(4)
r
(radius ratio) is increased
r
Sol. Answer (2)

T , P
NaCl
CsCl
C.N. 8 :8
C.N. 6 : 6
(Z 1)no.of atom
(Z 4) due to F.C.C.
due to simple cubic
On increasing temperature and decreasing pressure closeness of atoms in CsCl crystal decreases because
r
(radius ratio) decreases

r
K.E. increases. So, that
due to closeness
density of unit cell decreases
14. In a ccp type structure, if half of the face-centred atoms are removed, then percentage void in unit cell is
approximately
(1) 54%
(2) 46.25%
(3) 63%
(4) 37%
Sol. Answer (1)

In ccp, 74% space is occupied by 4 atoms (when all corner and face centre atoms are located)
Given Half of face centred atoms are removed.
So, total face centred atoms = 6 half removed it. becomes = 3
Now contribution for corners remain same i.e., 8
for face centred = (3)
Total
1 3
2 2
1
=1
8
3
5
1
2
2
For, 4 - atoms 74% (space occupied)

1 - atom
for
74%
4
5
74% 5
46.25%
atom
4
2
2
i.e., % void = 100 occupied space

= 100 46.25 = 54%
The Solid State
21
15. In a BCC unit cell, if half of the atoms per unit cell are removed, then percentage void is
(1) 68%
(2) 32%
(3) 34%
(4) 66%
Sol. Answer (4)

In B.C.C. 68% space is occupied by 2 atoms. If half of atoms per unit cell is removed then it becomes
= 2 1 = 1.
So, 2 atom 68%
1 atom
68
34% (occupied space)
2
Now, % void = 100 occupied space = 100 34 = 66%

16. Number of atoms per unit cell, if atoms are present at the corner of unit cell and 2 atoms at each body diagonal
(1) 9
(2) 10
(3) 6
(4) 4
Sol. Answer (1)

Given = atoms are present at corners and 2 atoms at each body diagonal.
In normal total 4 body diagonal are present in a simple cube.
So, Total no. of atoms on body diagonal = 4 2 = 8
for corners = 8
1
1
8
Body diagonal = 4 2 = 8
Total = 9
17. Number of unit cells in 10 g NaCl
(1)
1.5
1024
58.5
(2)
2.5
1023
58.5
(3)
5.6
1020
58.5
(4)
5.6
1021
58.5
Sol. Answer (1)

In NaCl, 4 atoms per unit cell
i.e., 4 atoms in one unit cell
or 1 atom in
or
mole
1
unit cell
4
or NA atoms = (1 mole)
NaCl 23 35.5 58.5

10
58.5
1
NA unit cell
4
10
1
10
mole NA
unit cell
58.5
4
58.5
1.5
1024 unit cell
58.5
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The Solid State
18. Some of the molecular solids upon heating produces small amount of electricity, hence solid is
(1) Piezoelectric
(2) Pyroelectric
(3) Ferrielectric
(4) Ferroelectric
Sol. Answer (2)

Pyroelectric are the molecular solids which produces small amount of electricity upon heating.
19. NaCl becomes paramagnetic at high temperature due to
(1) Formation of F-centre
(2) Molten state
(3) Change in oxidation state
(4) Conversion of Na+ to Na
Sol. Answer (1)

NaCl becomes paramagnetic at high temperature in the presence of Na - vapour due to migration of Cl ion to
the surface from lattice by which vacancy is produced known as F-centre in which e is trapped from outer Na
vapour i.e., some free electrons comes in lattice thats why it becomes paramagnetic.
20. Second nearest neighbour in CsCl solid
(1) 8
(2) 6
(3) 16
(4) 10
Sol. Answer (2)

In CsCl first nearest neighbours is (8) due to four atoms above at corners and four atoms below at corners.
Second nearest neighbours is 6 due to six edge corner atoms of second unit cell.
(3)
(2)
(1)
(4)
(6)
(5)
Cs
21. The ratio of number of rectangular plane and diagonal plane in a cubic unit cell
(1) 1 : 2
(2) 3 : 1
(3) 2 : 3
(4) 3 : 4
Sol. Answer (1)

Total number of rectangular plane = 3.
Number of diagonal plane = 6.
ratio = 3 : 6 = 1 : 2
22. In a calcium fluoride structure, the co-ordination number of cation and anion is respectively.
(1) 6, 6
(2) 8, 4
(3) 4, 4
(4) 4, 8
Sol. Answer (2)

CaF2 AB2 type C.N. = 8 : 4
because Ca+2 ions form ccp structure and F ions in all tetrahedral holes.
for ccp atoms = 4
Tetrahedral holes = 8
The Solid State
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23. In which of the following defect density increases?

(1) Schottky defect
(2) Frenkel defect
(3) F-centre
(4) Impurity defect
Sol. Answer (4)

In impurity defect density increases because some impurities will come from outside which increases mass.
So, density increases.
impurity
added
Normal crystal
Impurity
mass increases = density increases
24. Glass is a
(1) Micro-crystalline solid (2) Super cooled liquid
(3) Gel
(4) Polymeric mixture
Sol. Answer (2)

Glass is a super cooled liquid or amorphous solid because on heating its arrangement of atoms become improper
i.e., become slightly liquid nature.
SECTION - C
Previous Year Questions
1.
The vacant space in bcc lattice unit cell is

(1) 23%
(2) 32%
[Re-AIPMT-2015]
(3) 26%
(4) 48%
Sol. Answer (2)

2.
The correct statement regarding defects in crystalline solids is
[Re-AIPMT-2015]
(1) Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect

(2) Frenkel defect is found in halides of alkaline metals
(3) Schottky defects have no effect on the density of crystalline solids
(4) Frenkel defects decrease the density of crystalline solids
Sol. Answer (1)
3.
A given metal crystallizes out with a cubic structure having edge length of 361 pm. If there are four metal atoms
in one unit cell, what is the radius of one atom?
[AIPMT-2015]
(1) 108 pm
(2) 40 pm
(3) 127 pm
(4) 80 pm
Sol. Answer (3)

4.
If a is the length of the side of a cube, the distance between the body centered atom and one corner atom in the
cube will be
[AIPMT-2014]
(1)
2
3
(2)
4
3
(3)
3
a
4
(4)
3
a
2
Sol. Answer (4)
3a 4r (BCC)
2r
3a
2
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5.
The Solid State
A metal has a fcc lattice. The edge length of the unit cell is 404 pm. The density of the metal is 2.72 g cm3.The
molar mass of the metal is (NA Avogadro's constant=6.021023 mol1)
[NEET-2013]
(1) 30 g mol1
(2) 27 g mol1
(3) 20 g mol1
(4) 40 g mol1
Sol. Answer (2)
ZM
NA a
NA a3
Z
a = 404 1012 100 cm

= 404 1010 cm
2.72 6 1023 (404 1010 )3

4
= 26.9 ~ 27 g/mol
Z = 4 for f.c.c.
6.
The number of carbon atoms per unit cell of diamond unit cell is
(1) 8
(2) 6
(3) 1
[NEET-2013]
(4) 4
Sol. Answer (1)

Number of carbon atoms per unit cell of diamond unit cell is 8. It has ZnS like structure in which Zn+2 located
at half of tetrahedral voids = 4.
S2 located at ccp 8
(corners)
1
2
(face centre)
In diamond all carbon replaces Zn+2 and S2 so, some (C) at half of T.V. = 4 and some (C) at ccp = 4,
total = 8.
7.
A metal crystallizes with a face-centered cubic lattice. The edge of the unit cell is 408 pm. The diameter of the metal
atom is
[AIPMT (Prelims)-2012]
(1) 144 pm
(2) 204 pm
(3) 288 pm
(4) 408 pm
Sol. Answer (3)

For F.C.C. r
a
2 2
diameter = 2r =
8.
408
2 2
2 408
2 2
pm
288.5 pm
The number of octahedral void(s) per atom present in a cubic close-packed structure is [AIPMT (Prelims)-2012]
(1) 2
(2) 4
(3) 1
(4) 3
Sol. Answer (3)

Number of O.V. equal to number of atoms
4 atoms in unit cell 4 O.V.
So, for 1 atom 1 O.V.
9.
Structure of a mixed oxide is cubic close packed (ccp). The cubic unit cell of mixed oxide is composed of oxide
ions. One fourth of the tetrahedral voids are occupied by divalent metal A and the octahedral voids are occupied by
a monovalent metal B. The formula of the oxide is
[AIPMT (Mains)-2012]
(1) ABO2
(2) A2BO2
(3) A2B3O4
(4) AB2O2
The Solid State
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Sol. Answer (4)
1
1
6
Given oxide ions = ccp = 4 8
8
2
corner face centres
1
1
th of T.V. by A+2 8
(Total T.V. = 8)
4
4
2
O.V. by B+ 4 1 4
A2+2
B4+
O42
(Total O.V. = 4)
2:4:41:2:2
AB2O2
10. A solid compound XY has NaCl structure. If the radius of the cation is 100 pm, the radius of the anion (Y) will be
(1) 241.5 pm
(2) 165.7 pm
(3) 275.1 pm
(4) 322.5 pm
Sol. Answer (1)

XY has NaCl structure
100
r
r
r
r
0.414 0.732
0.414
100
241.5 pm
0.414
11. AB crystallizes in a body centred cubic lattice with edge length 'a' equal to 387 pm. The distance between two
oppositively charged ions in the lattice is
(1) 335 pm
(2) 250 pm
(3) 200 pm
(4) 300 pm
Sol. Answer (1)

B.C.C., d = 2r
(r+ + r)
3a
3 387
335 pm
2
2
12. Among the following which one has the highest cation to anion size ratio?
(1) Cs
(2) CsF
(3) LiF
(4) NaF
Sol. Answer (2)
Cs
r
F
Size of Cs+ is maximum and size F is minimum so ratio is highest.
13. Lithium metal crystallises in a body centred cubic crystal. If the length of the side of the unit cell of lithium is 351
pm, the atomic radius of the lithium will nearly be
(1) 152 pm
(2) 75 pm
(3) 300 pm
(4) 240 pm
Sol. Answer (1)

a = 351 pm
B.C.C. , r
3a
3 351
151.9 pm
4
4
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The Solid State
14. Copper crystallises in a face-centred cubic lattice with a unit cell length of 361 pm. What is the radius of copper
atom in pm ?
(1) 157
(2) 181
(3) 108
(4) 128
Sol. Answer (4)

F.C.C. r
r
a
2 2
361
127.65 128
2 1.414
15. If 'a' stands for the edge length of the cubic systems : simple cubic, body centred cubic and face centred cubic,
then the ratio of radii of the spheres in these systems will be respectively
(1) 1a : 3a : 2a
(2)
1
3
1
a:
a:
a
2
4
2 2
(3)
1
1
a
a : 3a :
2
2
(4)
1
3
2
a:
a:
a
2
2
2
Sol. Answer (2)

S.C.C r
a
2
3a
4
B.C.C. r
F.C.C. r
a
2 2
a
3a a
:
:
2 4 2 2
16. Percentage of free space in a body centred cubic unit cell is

(1) 28%
(2) 30%
(3) 32%
(4) 34%
Sol. Answer (3)

Occupied space in B.C.C. = 68%
free space = 100 68 32%
17. With which one of the following elements silicon should be doped so as to give p-type of semiconductor ?
(1) Boron
(2) Germanium
(3) Arsenic
(4) Selenium
Sol. Answer (1)

Si = 4 valence electrons
(group-14 element)
Si
Si
Si
doped with three valence electrons (B) group-13 element
Si
Si
vacancy/hole is created which has positive charge so known as p-type
Three electrons of (B) can form bond. So, that one site of (B) is vacant
The Solid State
18. Which of the following statements is not correct ?
27
(1) The number of Bravais lattices in which a crystal can be categorized is 14

(2) The fraction of the total volume occupied by the atoms in a primitive cell is 0.52
(3) Molecular solids are generally volatile
(4) The number of carbon atoms in a unit cell of diamond is 4
Sol. Answer (4)
Option (4) is incorrect because number of atoms in an unit cell of diamond is 8 not 4.
19. The fraction of total volume occupied by the atoms present in a simple cube is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
3 2
4 2
Sol. Answer (2)

Packing fraction
volume of total lattice points

total volume of unit cell
a = 2r (for S.C.C.)
4 3 4 3
r
r
3
3
3
3
6
a
(2r)
20. If NaCl is doped with 104 mol % SrCl2, the concentration of cation vacancies will be (NA = 6.021023 mol1)
(1) 6.021014 mol1
(2) 6.021015 mol1
(3) 6.021016 mol1
(4) 6.021017 mol1
Sol. Answer (4)

One mole SrCl2 causes one mole cation vacancy.
So, 104% mole SrCl2
10 4
mole cation vacancy.
100
Number of cation vacancy
10 4
NA 6.02 1023 6 = 6.02 1017 mol1
100
21. CsBr crystallises in a body centred cubic lattice. The unit cell length is 436.6 pm. Given that the atomic mass of
Cs = 133 and that of Br = 80 amu and Avagadro number being 6.02 1023 mol1, the density of CsBr is
3
(1) 42.5 g/cm
(2) 0.425 g/cm
(3) 8.25 g/cm
(4) 4.25 g/cm3
Sol. Answer (4)

a = 436.6 pm
Cs = 133, Br = 80 amu
ZM
NA a 3
213 1
6 1023 (436.6 10 10 )3
Total mass = 133 + 80 = 213

Z = 1 for CsBr (S.C.C.)
213
4.26 g/cm3
8.32 6
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The Solid State
22. The appearance of colour in solid alkali metal halides is generally due to
(1) F-centres
(2) Schottky defect
(3) Frenkel defect
(4) Interstitial positions
Sol. Answer (1)

Due to F-centres
23. In a face-centered cubic lattice, a unit cell is shared equally by how many unit cells?
(1) 8
(2) 4
(3) 2
(4) 6
Sol. Answer (4)

24. Ionic solids, with Schottky defects, contain in their structure
(1) Cation vacancies only
(2) Cation vacancies and interstitial cations
(3) Equal number of cation and anion vacancies
(4) Anion vacancies and interstitial anions
Sol. Answer (3)

In Schottky defect equal number of cation and anion vacancies are present.
+
Na
Cl
Cl
Na
Na
Cl
Cl
Na
one cation
is removed
Na
Cl
removed
Cl
Na
Na
Cl
Cl
Cation vacancy
removed
To maintain neutrality one anion should also be removed
+
Na
Cl
Na
Na
Cl
Cl
cation vacancy
anion vacancy
25. The number of atoms in 100 g of an FCC crystal with density d = 10 g/cm3 and cell edge equal to 100 pm, is
equal to
(1) 2 1025
(2) 1 1025
(3) 4 1025
(4) 3 1025
Sol. Answer (3)
ZM
NA a 3
Z = 4 for f.c.c,. a = 100 1012 102

= 100 1010 cm,
w = 100 g.
Molar mass
NA a3 10 6 1023 (100 1010 )3
= 1.5 g
Z
4
Number of atoms moles NA
w
100
NA
6 1023 4 1025
M
1.5
26. An element (atomic mass = 100 gm/mol) having BCC structure has unit cell edge 400 pm. The density of element
is
(1) 7.289 gm/cm3
(2) 2.144 gm/cm3
(3) 10.376 gm/cm3
(4) 5.188 gm/cm3
The Solid State
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Sol. Answer (4)
ZM
z = 2 (B.C.C.)
NA a 3
2 100
6 10
23
a = 400 1012 m
(4 108 )3
2 100
6 10
23
= 400 1012 100 cm
64 1024
1
102 10
3 64
= 4 108 cm
0.0052 103 5.2 g/cm3

27. If we mix a pentavalent impurity in a crystal lattice of germanium, what type of semiconductor formation will
occur?
(1) n-type semiconductor (2) p-type semiconductor
(3) Both (1) & (2)
(4) None of these
Sol. Answer (1)

Ge 14th group element 4 valence electrons.
pentavalent impurity
Ge
Ge
Ge
e.g., phosphorus
five valence (e s)
Ge
Ge
free electron
negative charged,
so, n-type
28. The intermetallic compound LiAg crystallizes in cubic lattice in which both lithium and silver have coordination
number of eight. The crystal class is
(1) Face-centred cube
(2) Simple cube
(3) Body-centred cube
(4) None of these
Sol. Answer (2)

In simple cubic C.N. = 8
Li+ located in void of body centre.
Li+
Ag at corners due to large size.

29. Schottky defect in crystals is observed when
(1) Density of the crystal is increased
(2) Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
(3) An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site
(4) Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
Sol. Answer (4)
Equal number of cations and equal number of anions missing from lattice.
30. The edge length of rock salt type unit cell is 508 pm. If the radius of the cation is 110 pm, the radius of the
anion assuming NaCl type structure is
(1) 144 pm
(2) 398 pm
(3) 288 pm
(4) 618 pm
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The Solid State
Sol. Answer (1)

(r r )
a
= interionic distance for f.c.c.
2
508
2
r = 254 110 144 pm
110 + r =
31. The second order Bragg diffraction of X-rays with = 1.00 from a set of parallel planes in a metal occurs at
an angle 60. The distance between the scattering planes in the crystal is
(1) 2.00
(2) 1.00
(3) 0.575
(4) 1.15
Sol. Answer (4)

n = 2dsin
n 2 second order
2 1 = 2 dsin60
60, 1 (given)
dsin60 = 1
3
2
sin60
3
2
1, d
1.15
2
3
32. In crystals of which one of the following ionic compounds would you expect maximum distance between centres
of cations and anions?
(1) CsI
(2) CsF
(3) LiF
(4) LiI
Sol. Answer (1)

Cs+ largest cation and I largest anion among their group. So, distance between them is also very high.
33. In cube of any crystal A-atom placed at every corners and B-atom placed at every centre of face. The formula
of compound
(1) AB
(2) AB3
(3) A2B2
(4) A2B3
(3) 12
(4) 4
Sol. Answer (2)
1
8
(Contribution) AB
3
1
B 6 (face) 3
2
A corners = 8
34. Coordination number in ABAB... type arrangement is

(1) 6
(2) 8
Sol. Answer (3)
C.N. = 12
The Solid State
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35. The pyknometric density of sodium chloride crystal is 2.165 10 3 kg m 3 while its X-ray density is
2.178 103 kgm3. The fraction of unoccupied sites in sodium chloride crystal is
(2) 5.96 102
(1) 5.96
(3) 5.96 101
(4) 5.96 103
Sol. Answer (4)

Unoccupied sites X-ray density pyknometric density
= 2.178 103 2.165 103
= 0.013 103
% of unoccupied sites
0.013 103
0.013 103
X-ray density 2.178 103
5.96 103
36. A compound formed by elements X and Y crystallizes in a cubic structure in which the X atoms are at the corners
of a cube and the Y atoms are at the face-centres. The formula of the compound is
(2) X3Y
(1) XY3
(3) XY
(4) XY2
Sol. Answer (1)
1
1
8
(Contribution)
XY3
1
Y face centre 6 (Contribution) 3
2
X corners = 8
37. In a face-centered cubic lattice, a unit cell is shared equally by how many unit cells?
(1) 2
(2) 4
(3) 6
(4) 8
Sol. Answer (3)
SECTION - D
Assertion-Reason Type Questions
1.
A : In NaCl structure, the interionic distance is a/2. (a = Unit cell edge length)
R : NaCl forms face centered cubic unit cell.
Sol. Answer (2)

In NaCl
r r
a
True
2
F.C.C. true
But (R) is not explanation of Assertion.
2.
A : The co-ordination number of Ca F2 is 8 : 4.

R : Ca2+ ions occupy ccp lattice while F ions occupy 50% octahedral voids and 50% tetrahedral voids.
Sol. Answer (3)

(i) C.N. of CaF2 is 8 : 4 true
(ii) Ca+2 occupy ccp lattice while F ions occupy all tetrahedral holes not 50% O.V. and 50% T.V. i.e., reason is
wrong.
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3.
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A : The number of spheres are equal to the number of octahedral void as well as tetrahedral void.
R : Octahedral void and tetrahedral void has equal size.
Sol. Answer (4)

(i) Number of spheres = number of O.V.
Number of T.V. = 2 number of sphere
(ii) Octahedral and tetrahedral voids does not have equal size.
So, (A) & (R) are wrong
4.
A : In Schottky defect, density of crystal decreases.

R : Equal number of cations and anions are missing in Schottky defect.
Sol. Answer (1)

In Schottky defect density decreases because equal number of cations and equal number of anions are missing
i.e., A & R true and correct explanation.
5.
A : If a tetrad axis is passed through the unit cell of NaCl and all ions are removed which are touching to tetrad
axis then the formula of NaCl becomes Na3Cl4.
R : Only one Na+ is removed not the Cl.
Sol. Answer (4)

If tetrad axis are passed through the unit cell of NaCl two Cl ions and one Na+ will be removed. Formula unit will
be
Cl 8
Na
1 1
4 3
8 2
Cl ion
1
12 3
4
Na ion
i.e., Na3Cl3
NaCl
Cl ion
Both statements are wrong.
6.
A : A particle at the corner of CCP unit cell has
1
th of its contribution to the unit cell.
8
R : In any space lattice, the corner of the unit cell is always shared by the eight unit cell.
Sol. Answer (3)
Assertion is true but reason is wrong because unit cell is always shared by eight unit cell only for cubic crystal
not for all space lattice.
7.
A : Glass belongs to the category of covalent network solid.

R : Unit cell of glass is hexagonal.
Sol. Answer (4)

Glass belongs to amorphous solid not have an unit cell, so both A & R are wrong.
8.
A : NaCl shows Schottky defect at room temperature.

R : NaCl shows F centre at high temperature.
Sol. Answer (2)

Both are true but not correct explanation.
9.
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A : Fe3O4 is ferrimagnetic at room temperature but becomes paramagnetic at 850 K.

R : The magnetic moment in Fe3O4 are aligned equally in parallel and antiparallel directions which on heating
randomise.
Sol. Answer (3)

A is true but R is wrong because in ferrimagnetic magnetic moment are aligned inequally.
10. A : In molecular solids the lattice points are occupied by the atoms or molecules.
R : Molecular solids are generally sublime.
Sol. Answer (2)
11. A : Silicon is insulator at 0 K but semiconductor at room temperature.
R : Conductivity of silicon at room temperature is due to electronic defect.
Sol. Answer (1)
Silicon is semiconductor true.
at room temperature due to electronic defect (doping).
12. A : Amorphous solids are isotropic.
R : Amorphous solids are not rigid.
Sol. Answer (2)
Not explanation.
13. A : In NaCl coordination number of Cl ion is 6 but in CsCl coordination number of Cl ion is 8.
R : Ionic radii changes with type of lattice.
Sol. Answer (3)
In NaCl C.N. = 6, CsCl = 8
and ionic radii is not change with type of lattice.
14. A : All crystals of same substance possess the same elements of symmetry.
R : The size of crystal of same substance may vary depending upon the conditions of crystallisation.
Sol. Answer (2)
15. A : AgBr shows both Schottky and Frenkel defect.
R : AgBr is a crystalline solid.
Sol. Answer (2)
AgBr shows both Schottky and Frenkel defects it is a crystalline solid.
16. A : Number of carbon atoms per unit cell in diamond is 8.
R : The structure of diamond is similar to ZnS.
Sol. Answer (1)
Diamond shows C.N. = 8 it has ZnS type structure.
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The Solid State
17. A : The coordination number of ionic compound depends upon radius ratio.
R : Higher the coordination number higher will be stability.
Sol. Answer (2)
C.N. of ionic compounds depends upon radius ratio, more the radius ratio, more will be C.N. and higher will be
stability.
18. A : Number of rectangular plane in a cubic crystal is 3.
R : Rectangular planes passes through corner to corner of unit cell.
Sol. Answer (3)
Total rectangular planes are 3 and rectangular plane passes through opposite face.
19. A : ccp is more efficient than hcp.
R : Packing fraction is different in both cases.
Sol. Answer (4)
CCP and HCP both have same packing efficiency.
20. A : Coordination number of both Na+ and Cl in NaCl is 6.
R : Second coordination number of Cl in the NaCl unit is 12.
Sol. Answer (2)
A & R both are correct but not correct explanation.

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Chapter

The Solid State

Which of the following crystal is represented by a b c and 90?

Sol. Answer (3)

Copper belongs to a crystal system represented by the crystal dimensions as

Sol. Answer (1)

What is the relation between diamond and graphite?

Sol. Answer (1)

Sol. Answer (1)

The Solid State

Sol. Answer (1)

B centre of body at centre of body one atom contributed completely.

A solid with formula ABC3 would probably have

Sol. Answer (2)

A solid ABC has A, B and C arranged as below. The formula of solid is

Sol. Answer (1)

So, its number = 1 1 = 1 (contributed completely)

C Present at two opposite face

(Total 2 atoms at face)

(Contribution at each face)

So, formula ABC

The Solid State

Sol. Answer (3)

(Total atoms at edge)

Au at body centre contributed completely = 1 1 1

Sol. Answer (3)

Now, one atom is missing from one corner

Sol. Answer (2)

A ccp total atoms = 4 8 6 4

B at tetrahedral voids double of number of atoms 2 4 = 8

The Solid State

Sol. Answer (3)

constituting the lattice i.e., 4

Tetrahedral void 2 no. of atoms

A+ 25% of tetrahedral void

Sol. Answer (3)

and A - equally distributed between both

Sol. Answer (1)

The Solid State

So, formula X1Y2O4

(2) TiC, TiH2

(3) Ti3C, TiH2

(4) TiC2, TiH

Sol. Answer (2)

given carbon at octahedral holes = equal to no. of atoms 4

double of number of atoms

(1) Face with

(3) Corner with

(2) Edge with

(4) Tetrahedral void with

Sol. Answer (2)

Sol. Answer (4)

The Solid State

Sol. Answer (1)

Sol. Answer (1)

(2) For bcc lattice, Radius of metal atom =

(3) For fcc lattice, Radius of metal atom =

(4) All of these

So, all three options are correct.

The Solid State

Sol. Answer (3)

(2) 0.99 g cm3

(3) 1.88 g cm3