A Binary Ionic Compound,M_xA_y,crystallizes in a Cubic Structure That Contains

question 52

Multiple Choice

A binary ionic compound,M_xA_y,crystallizes in a cubic structure that contains eight anions (A) entirely within its unit cell and a cation (M) on each corner and on each face.What is the empirical formula of this compound?

• A)MA
• B)MA₂
• C)M₂A
• D)M₄A₈

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