In Ionic Solids, One Ion Often Occupies a Hole in the Unit

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Short Answer

In ionic solids, one ion often occupies a hole in the unit cell defined by the other ion. In a body-centered cubic cell, what are the types and numbers of each hole?

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Definitions:

Liquidated Debt

A debt with a fixed and determinable amount that is agreed upon by both parties.

Accord And Satisfaction

A legal concept where parties to a dispute resolve their differences through a mutually agreed upon solution, often involving payment in exchange for dropping a claim.

Unliquidated Debt

A debt for which the exact value has not been determined, often due to disputes over amount or the presence of damages.

Unilateral Contract

A type of contract where one party makes a promise in exchange for an act by the other party, becoming binding once the act is completed.