The Table Below Lists the Ionic Radii for the Cations

question 60

Essay

The table below lists the ionic radii for the cations and anions in three ionic compounds. Each compound has a cubic structure like NaCl, CsCl, or ZnS. Using radius ratios, predict the cubic structure that each compound is most likely to form (that of NaCl, CsCl, or ZnS), the type of holes filled by the cations, and the fraction of holes filled by cations.

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