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1.The crystal structure of an ionic compound consists of alternating cations and anions lying next to each other in three dimensions. If the cation radius is 55.1% of the anion radius and the distance between the cation nuclei is 587 pm, what are the radii of the two ions? (Note: This ionic compound is a three dimensional array. The cation to cation, center-to-center distance specified is through the center of the anion.)
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To find the radii of the cation and the anion, we can use the given information. Given that the cation radius is 55.1% of the anion radius, we can establish the following relationship:
Cation radius = 0.551 * Anion radius
We are also given the distance between the cation nuclei, which is 587 pm. This distance is through the center of the anion.
Now, let's solve for the anion radius:
1. Convert the cation-cation distance to anion radius units by dividing it by 2 (since it is through the center of the anion).
Anion radius = 587 pm / 2 = 293.5 pm
To find the cation radius, substitute the anion radius value into the relationship:
Cation radius = 0.551 * 293.5 pm = 161.5 pm
Therefore, the anion radius is 293.5 pm, and the cation radius is 161.5 pm.