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Identify the unit cell of molecular iodine (I2) shown
Chapter 12, Problem 54QP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 54QP
Identify the unit cell of molecular iodine (I2) shown here, (Hint: Consider the position of iodine molecules, not individual iodine atoms.)
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QUESTION:
Problem 54QP
Identify the unit cell of molecular iodine (I2) shown here, (Hint: Consider the position of iodine molecules, not individual iodine atoms.)
ANSWER:
Problem 54QP
Identify the unit cell of molecular iodine shown here, (Hint: Consider the position of iodine molecules, not individual iodine atoms.)
Step by Step Solution
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The unit cell of iodine crystal consists of eight iodine molecules at the eight vertex of unit cell; six other iodine molecules are in the middle of six faces of a cubic unit cell.
One face molecule contributes to unit cell (two unit cells share one face molecule).