In Ionic Solids, One Ion Often Occupies Holes in the Unit

question 46

Short Answer

In ionic solids, one ion often occupies holes in the unit cell defined by the other ion. In a simple cubic cell, what are the types of holes that are found and the number of holes of each type?

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