Why do the chemically similar alkali metal chlorides NaCl and CsCl have different structures,...
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Why do the chemically similar alkali metal chlorides NaCl and CsCl have different structures, whereas the chemically different NaCl and MnS have the same structure?
Crystal Structures:
The structure of a substance is the arrangement or organization of that substance in space. The crystal structure of salt is the arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules in an orderly manner in its crystal.
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The chemically similar alkali metal chlorides NaCl and CsCl have different structures because the size of the cation and anion in NaCl is almost...
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Chapter 6 / Lesson 4Depending on their chemical makeup, crystalline substances form varying crystal shapes and structures. Learn about the four types of crystals and explore examples.