The Zincblende Structure of ZnS Has the Relatively Large Sulfide

question 5

Multiple Choice

The zincblende structure of ZnS has the relatively large sulfide ions arranged at the lattice points of a face-centered cubic structure. The edge length of this cubic unit cell is 540.9 pm. Determine the density of zincblende.

• A) 1.023 g/cm³
• B) 2.032 g/cm³
• C) 2.046 g/cm³
• D) 3.081 g/cm³
• E) 4.091 g/cm³

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