BaCl₂ Crystallizes Such That the Ba²⁺ Ions Are in a Face-Centered

question 39

Multiple Choice

BaCl₂ crystallizes such that the Ba²⁺ ions are in a face-centered cubic arrangement and the Cl^- ions are in the holes of the lattice (fluorite structure) . How many Cl^- ions are present in one unit cell of this crystal

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) 6
• E) 8

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