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EEJ MAIN Chemistry
QUESTION #7143
Question 1
A specific compound with the formula $A_{2}B_{3}$ crystallizes in an HCP lattice. Determine which atom constitutes the lattice and the fraction of tetrahedral voids occupied by the other atom.
Correct Answer Explanation
In an HCP lattice, if there are $n$ atoms of B, the number of tetrahedral voids is $2n$. In the formula $A_2B_3$, the ratio of $A:B$ is $2:3$, which can be written as $\frac{2}{3}:1$. If B forms the lattice ($n$ atoms), then A occupies $2/3$ atoms. The fraction of tetrahedral voids occupied by A is $\frac{\text{atoms of A}}{\text{total tetrahedral voids}} = \frac{2/3}{2} = \frac{1}{3}$.
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