PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

States of Matter: Gaseous, Liquid and Solids

Dr. S.P. Singh Ex-Head, Dept. of Chemistry Janta Vedic P.G. College Baraut, Distt Meerut (12.04.2007)

CONTENTS Gaseous State Kinetic Theory of Gases Deviation from Ideal Behaviour Van der Waals Equation of State Critical Phenomenon p - V isotherms of van der Waals equation Van der Waals Reduced Equation of State Law of Corresponding State Molecular Velocities Liquefaction of Gases Liquid State Intermolecular Forces Structure of Liquids Structural Differences between Solids, Liquids and Gases Liquid Crystals Classification of Liquid Crystals Thermography Seven segment cell Solid State Symmetry elements of crystals Braggs Law and Derivation of Braggs Equation Laues Method Power method Crystal Structures of sodium chloride, potassium chloride and cesium chloride

Chemistry deals with different kinds of matter. These can exist in different forms as solids, liquids or gases depending on the conditions of temperature and pressure. These states are characterized by their shape and volume. Solids have definite shape and volume; liquids have definite volume but no definite shape; gases have the volume and shape of the vessel in which it is contained. Apart from these three common states, there is a fourth state of matter called plasma which refers to an ionized gas. To define the state of a system the state variables generally chosen are pressure (p), volume (V), temperature (T) and amount ( number of moles, n ). An equation connecting these variables ( p, V, T, n ) is called an equation of state. The general form of an equation of state is p= f (V, T, n ) The basic features of different states beginning with the gaseous state are discussed below. Gaseous State The gaseous state is characterized by a marked sensitivity of volume to changes of temperature and pressure and has normally no bounding surface and so it tends to fill completely any available space. In gases, cohesive forces are very weak, so the molecules are in chaotic motion and no regular pattern in the arrangement of molecules is observed . The gaseous state has been studied extensively for a very long time. There are some well defined laws from which an equation of state may be derived easily. (a) Boyles Law : Robert Boyle studied the variation of volume of a gas with pressure and in 1662 proposed the following law : At a fixed temperature ,the volume of a fixed amount of a gas varies inversely with the pressure. Mathematically the law is represented as V
or or

1 p 1 p V

(n and T constant ) ( n and T constant ) ( n and T constant ) (1)

pV = constant

( b) Charles or Gay-Lussacs Law : The effect of temperature on the volume of a gas was investigated in detail by Jacques Charles and Gay-Lussac (1802). The law states that : For a given amount and fixed pressure, the volume of a gas varies directly with its absolute temperature; i.e.,

V T

or

V = constant T

( n and p constant )

(2)

( c )Avogadros Law : This law (1811) states that : At a fixed temperature and pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the amount of gas, i.e.,

V n

( p and T constant )

(3)

From the principle of joint variation, combining equations (1), (2) and (3) we get a single equation , called combined gas law nT or pV nT or (4) pV = nRT p where R is proportionality constant, known as molar gas constant ( 8.314 J K-1 mol-1 =8.314 x107 erg K-1 mol-1 =0.0821 litre atm. K-1 mol-1 =1.987 cal K -1 mol-1 ). Equation (4) is also known as Ideal Gas Equation or Equation of State for an Ideal Gas. V Kinetic Theory of Gases A simple theoretical model ( Kinetic Theory of Gases ) was developed mainly to explain the gas laws and is based on the following assumptions or postulates: 1. Gases consist of a large number of minute particles called molecules,which are so small and so far apart that the actual volume of molecules is negligible compared to the total volume of the gas. Molecules of a particular gas are identical in all respects. 2. The molecules in a gas are in a state of rapid random motion colliding each other and with the walls of the container. 3. The pressure imparted by the gas originates from the collision of molecules with the walls of the container and the consequent change of momentum. 4. The collisions of the molecules are perfectly elastic, i.e., no energy is lost in collisions, although there may be transfer of energy between the partners in the collision. 5. There is no intermolecular force between the gas molecules and hence the molecules move independent of each other. 6. The effect of gravitational force on the motion of molecules is also negligible. 7. At a particular instant, different molecules of a gas move with different velocities and hence have different kinetic energies. However, the average kinetic energy of the molecules is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of the gas. Computation of Gas Pressure from Kinetic Theory Let us consider N gas molecules, each of mass m, moving with velocities C1, C2, C3,---------, CN respectively and placed in a cubic box of side length l. Resolving the velocity, C1 of a gas molecule into three Cartesian components x1, y1, z1 parallel to three axis X, Y and Z respectively along the sides of the cube, we get , C12 = x12 + y12 + z12 (5) For the motion along X-axis, consider a molecule of momentum mx1 striking with the stationary wall at right angle. Assuming the impact to be elastic, after collision the molecule rebounds with the same velocity in opposite direction. Thus, the momentum after collision is mx1 and the total change of momentum per collision will be mx1 (-mx1) = 2mx1 . After collision the molecule will hit the opposite wall after traveling distance l , in the time l x1 seconds. Thus, the number of collisions per second is x1 l . Therefore, the total change of momentum per second or rate of change of momentum is 2m x12 l . Considering other two Cartesian components, the total rate of change of momentum is 2m ( x12 + y12 + z12 ) l =

2m C12 /l . For all N molecules of the gas , the rate of 2 2 2m (C12 + C 2 + C 32 + + C N ) l (6)

change of momentum

Thus, the total force ( force = rate of change of momentum ) acting on the walls of container = 2 2 2m (C12 + C 2 + C 32 + + C N ) l . Hence, the pressure ( p = Force/ Area ) exerted by the molecules on the walls ( area of six walls = 6 l 2 ), 2 2 2 2 p = 2m (C12 + C 2 + C 32 + +C N ) 6l 2 l = m (C12 + C 2 + C 32 + +C N ) 3V
1 2 m N C rms (7) ( since the volume of the container, V = l3 ) 3 2 2 2 where the mean square velocity, C rms = (C12 + C 2 + +C N ) .

or

pV =

Example 1. Calculate the pressure exerted by 1023 gas molecules each of mass 10 -22 gm in a container of volume 1 litre . The rms velocity is 105 cm / sec.
2 Sol. Given N = 1023 ; m = 10 -22 gm ; rms velocity = 105 cm / sec or C rms = 1010 cm /sec. ; V =1 litre =103 ml.

In S.I. Units m = 10-25 kg rms velocity= 10-3 m/s v= 10-3 m3 1 2 Using the equation, p V = mNC rms 3 23 22 1x10 10 1010 p = = 3.33 x 107 dynes cm-2 3 310

= 3.33 x 106 N m-2

Average Kinetic Energy of Molecules The pressure of a gas as derived by kinetic theory is,

2 p = m N C rms / 3 V

1 NA 2 ( )mC rms 3 Vm constant and Vm = molar volume )

For one mole of the gas, p= We also know that : Hence, or p Vm = R T or

( N = NA for one mole of gas = Avogadro

( for one mole gas )

1 3 2 N A mC rms = RT 2 2

1 2 N A mC rms = R T 3 1 3 RT 3 2 mC rms = = kT 2 2 NA 2

(8)

( k = R N A = Boltzmann constant = 1.38065 x 10-23 J K-1 )

Thus, the average kinetic energy of a molecule is directly proportional to the temperature of a 3 gas. Also the average kinetic energy per mole of the gas = RT 2 Example2. Calculate the translational energy of gas molecules in one mole of nitrogen at 30o C. Sol. Given n = 1 ; R = 8.314 J K-1 mol-1 and T = 30 + 273 = 303 K Hence Etrans =
3 nRT 2 3 = x1x8.314 x303 = 3.7787x 103 2

Example 3. Calculate the total kinetic energy of 33 gm of CO2 at 300o C. 33 Hint : Here n = = 0. 75 mol Ans. ( 5.3594 x 103 ). 44 Example 4. Calculate the kinetic energy of two molecules of CO2 at 300 K, present in an ideal gas. 2 Hint : Here n = Ans. ( 1.24 x 10-20 J ) 23 6.022 x10
Kinetic energy per molecules 3 T 2 = 3 T 2

= 2 x

=3x1.38x10-23x300J = 1.24x10-20J Limitations of ideal gas equation , p V = n R T Gas equation , p V = n R T is valid for ideal gases only. Real gases obey this equation only approximately at low pressures and high temperatures and show considerable deviations otherwise. Ideal and Real Gases An ideal or a perfect gas is one which obeys gas laws or gas equation over entire range of temperature and pressure. Some characteristics of ideal gases are: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) The product of pressure ( p ) and volume ( V ) at fixed temperature is constant. The plot of p V against p at constant temperature is a straight line parallel to p-axis. The molar volume ( Vm ) of an ideal gas at STP is 22.414 litres or dm3. The coefficient of expansion of volume ( ) of an ideal gas is 1 ( Gay 273 Lussacs Law ) and at -273o C, the volume should become zero. The compressibility factor, Z = pV is unity. nRT No change in temperature should occur when ideal gas expands in vacuum, because there are no intermolecular forces between the molecules, i.e., dE =0.

No real gas ( H2 , O2 or Cl2 etc. ) is ideal in this sense. Almost all real gases show considerable departure or deviation from ideality at high pressures and low temperatures. Example 5. What will be the volume of 2 moles of CO at 400 atm. and compressibility factor Z is 1.5 at this temperature and pressure . ZnRT pV Sol. Z= or V = = 1.5 x 2 x 0.0821 x 273 / 400 = 0.168 L p nRT 0o C if

Deviation from Ideal Behaviour The extent of deviation from ideal behaviour may be illustrated by the plot of p vs V ( or p V vs p ) at constant temperature called isotherm or in terms of compressibility factor, Z. ( A) p V - p isotherms : Amagats curves and Boyle Temperature. According to the Boyles law, the plot of p V vs p should be a straight line parallel to paxis. In other words, for an ideal gas obeying Boyles law ( p.V ) T =0 (9) p Ragnault and later Amagat studied in detail the p V vs p curves. They found that most gases obey Boyles law only at low pressure ( < 10 atm. ). For most gases, with increase in pressure, the value of p V first decreases, passes through a minimum and then increases ( Fig. 1 ). With rise in temperature, the dip in the curve ( i.e. minimum ) becomes shallower. As the temperature is raised, p V vs p curve becomes horizontal, i.e. parallel to p- axis from p = 0 to a reasonably high pressure at a certain temperature known as Boyle temperature ( TB = a ). Rb Thus, Boyle temperature is defined as the temperature at which or compressibility factor, p.Vm / R T = 1
T3 > T2 > T1 T3 T2 T1

( p.V ) T =TB p (10)

=0

PV

P Fig. 1. PV-P isotherm for a real gas

( B ) Compression Factor

The deviation of compressibility factor, Z ( Z = p Vm / R T ) from unity is the measure of nonideality of a gas . For all gases Z approaches unity as p 0. However, at high pressures Z deviates from unity and the magnitude of variation depends on the nature of the gas ( Fig. 2 ) and temperature ( Fig. 3 ). Fig. 4 shows that Z for H2 increases continuously with pressure. 6

Helium and neon resemble H2 . Z for N2, CO2, etc. at first decreases ( Z < 1 ) and then increases. The dip in the curve is greatest for the gas which get very easily liquefied.

Fig. 2 Variation of Z with p for different Gases at 0o C.

Fig. 3. Variation of Z with p for N2 at different temperatures.

The shape of the curves ( Fig. 3. ) reveal that N2 resembles hydrogen at high temperatures while CO2 at low temperatures. It is observed that in general, the deviations are greatest at high pressures and low temperatures and for easily liquefied gases. ( C ) p V isotherms : Andrews Curves Thomas Andrews ( 1869 ) studied the behaviour of gases. The results showing p V isotherms for CO2 ( a real gas ) at different temperatures are summarized in Fig. 4. These isotherms exhibit the following features : ( 1 ) At low temperature,there are three distinct regions : ( i) At very low pressures, the curve AB resembles the Boyles curve. At point B the volume decreases rapidly due to liquefaction. (ii) The portion BC corresponding to one value of pressure is parallel to V- axis and represents the equilibrium of gas with liquid. Different points represent different proportions of gas and liquid. This region is called the liquefaction region and at point C the gas is completely converted into liquid. (iii) The portion CD corresponds to the liquid state and shows that the increase in pressure produces a very small decrease in volume. This curve rises almost vertically.
( 2 ) With increase in temperature the length of the liquefaction region decreases until it reduces

to a point P at critical temperature Tc ( 31.1oC for CO2 ). The isotherm at this temperature is called critical isotherm and the point P is called critical point.

( 3 ) The isotherms above Tc are rectangular hyperbola and approximates to the isotherms fpr ideal gas ( Fig. 5. ) In this region, the matter always exists in gaseous state and the gas cannot be liquefied.

20 18 16 14 12 10

P
8 6 4 2 0

T3 T2 T1

V Fig. 5. P-V. isotherm for an ideal gas Fig. 4. p-V isotherm for a real gas Van der Waals Equation of State van der Waals equation represent one of the early attempts to explain the behaviour of real gases. van der Waals (1873) attributed the deviations of real gases from ideal behaviour to two erroneous postulates of kinetic theory. These are : ( i ) The actual volume of molecules is negligible compared to the total volume of the gas. ( ii ) There are no intermolecular force between the gas molecules. He suggested that since the volume of gas molecules is not negligible, the volume occupied by the gas needs to be corrected. Secondly , there are intermolecular forces of attraction as a result of which the pressure felt does not represent the correct pressure of the gas and so the pressure factor needs correction. If pcorr and Vcorr denote the corrected pressure and volume, the gas equation takes the form pcorr Vcorr = n R T -------------------( 10 ) ( a ) Pressure correction : In the presence of intermolecular forces of attraction the net force on a gas molecule in the interior of the container is zero because it is attracted in all directions by equal forces. However, a molecule near the wall experiences a net inward pull due to the molecules in the bulk of the gas and consequently it will strike the wall with less momentum than it would have in the absence of such forces. The measured pressure ( p ) is thus less than the ideal pressure ( pcorr ) by an amount p. Thus, pcorr = p + p The magnitude of p is proportional to both the number of molecules about to strike the wall and number of molecules engaged in pulling the striking molecules. But the number of molecules is proportional to the density of the gas, i. e., n / V ( n = no. of moles of gas ). Hence, n 2 an 2 p 2 = where a is a constant. V V2 Thus, pcorr = p + an 2 V2
------------------( 11 )

( b ) Volume correction :

Because of the finite volume of gas molecules a portion of the container becomes inaccessible to the gas molecules. If V is the volume of the container and b denotes inaccessible volume or excluded volume for one mole of gas, then Vcorr = V - b . Vcorr = V - n b --------------------( 12 )

For n moles of the gas,

The value of b is found to be four times the actual volume of gas molecules. Substituting the corrected pressure and volume from equations (11) and (12) in equation (10) we get the van der Waals equation of state for n moles of the gas, an 2 an 2 nRT )( Vnb) = nRT or p = -----------( 13 ) ( p + V nb V2 V2 For one mole ( n = 1 ), equation (13) becomes ( p +
a ) ( Vm - b ) = R T 2 Vm

or

p = R T / ( Vm b ) -

a 2 Vm

------------( 14 )

Parameters a and b which are characteristics of each gas i.e., depend on the nature of gas , are called van der Waals constants or parameters. Calculation of Effective or Excluded Volume Consider the collision of two molecules each of radius r ( Fig. 6 ), then centres of these are separated by a minimum distance 2r . As a result, the centre of one molecule cannot enter into a sphere of radius 2r around the other molecule. This space will not be available to all other molecules of the gas. In other words, this is the excluded volume per pair of molecules. Thus, the excluded volume for the pair of molecules = 4 (2r )3/3 = 8 where = 4 r 3 / 3 i.e., the volume of each molecule. Hence, for single molecule the excluded volume = 8 / 2 = 4 . For one mole of the gas, the excluded volume, b = 4 NA . Therefore, excluded volume is four times the actual volume of molecules of the gas.

Fig. 6.

Units of van der Waals parameters a and b an 2 is the pressure correction and thus has the units of ( i ) In van der Waals equation, V2 an 2 = p ( atm. ) or a = p ( atm. ) x V2 ( dm6 ) / n2 ( mol2 ) = pressure. So, 2 V 2 p.V atm. dm6 mol-2 2 n Thus a is expressed in atm. dm6 mol-2 or atm. litre2 mol-2 units. The S I unit is N m4 mol-2 or Pa m6 mol-2 ( Taking units of pressure, N m-2 and volume, m3 where N = Newton, m = meter and Pa = pascal ). V ( ii ) n b is the excluded volume for n moles of gas. Thus, b = V ( dm3 ) / n ( mol ) = n dm3 mol-1 or litre mol-1 . So, b is expressed in dm3 mol-1 or litre mol-1 units or m3 mol-1 ( S I unit ). Significance of van der Waals Parameters It is observed that the value of a is greater for easily liquefiable gases than those for so called permanent gases ( H2 , He etc. ) and increases with the ease of liquefaction which increases with intermolecular forces of attraction in the gas. So, the term a is a parameter characterizing the nature and extent of intermolecular interactions per mole of the gas. The parameter b is related to the molecular volume by the relation, b = 4 Vm NA = 4 NA { 4 ( /2 )3 / 3} = 2 NA 3 / 3 . Thus knowing the value of b from the compressibility results of a gas, ( diameter of molecule ) can be calculated. Example 6. The van der Waals parameter b for a certain gas is 0.0329 litre mol-1. Calculate the diameter of the molecule, assuming that molecules are spherical ( NA = 6.02 x 1023 ) . Sol. Given b = 0.0329 litre mol-1 = 0.0329 dm3 mol-1 = 32.9 cm3 mol-1 ; NA = 6.02 x 1023 . We know that b = 4 NA x 4 r3 / 3. Thus, r3 = 3 b / 16 NA x = 3 x 32.9 / 16 x 6.02 x 1023 x 3.14 =3.263 x 10-24 cm3 or r = 1.484 x 10-8 cm. Hence, diameter of the molecule = 2r = 2.968 x 10-8 cm = 0. 2968 nm Example 7. The van der Waals constant b for helium is 24 ml / mol. Calculate the molecular diameter of helium NA = 6.02 x 1023. Ans. 2.67 x 10-8 cm . Example 8. Two moles of ammonia are confined to a 5.0 litre flask at 27oC. Calculate its pressure using van der Waals equation ( a = 4.17 atm. litre2 mol-2 and b = 0.0371 litre mol-1 ). Sol. Given n = 2 moles ; R = 0.0821 atm. L mol-1 K-1 ; T = 27 + 273 = 300 K ; a = 4.17 atm. litre2 mol-2 ; b = 0.0371 litre mol-1 and V = 5.0 L

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Substituting these values in van der Waals equation, 2 x0.0821x300 2 2 x 4.17 5.0 2 x0.0371 5.0 2
10.0004 0.6672

nRT n2a p= V nb V 2

p=

2 x 0.0821x300 4 x 4.17 4.9258 25

or p =

= 9.332 atm.

Example 9. Calculate pressure developed in 1 litre vessel containing 10 gms of ammonia at 0oC using ( i ) van der Waals equation ( ii ) ideal gas equation (a = 4.17 atm. litre2 mol-2 and b = 0.0371 litre mol-1 ). Sol. Given V = 1 litre ; mass of ammonia = 10 gm ; a = 4.17 atm. litre2 mol-2 and b = 0.0371 litre mol-1; T = 273 K ; R = 0.0821 atm. L mol-1 K-1 ; Molar mass of NH3 = 17 , Hence n = 10 / 17 ( i ) Using van der Waals equation,
p= 10 x0.0821x 273 10 2 x 4.17 2 10 17 x1.0 2 17(1 x0.0371) 17
=

10 x0.0821x 273 100 x 4.17 17 10 x0.0371 17 2

or

p=

10 x0.0821x 273 100 x 4.17 16.629 17 2

= 13.4784 1.4429

= 12.0355 atm.

( ii ) Using ideal gas equation, p V = n R T p=

10 x0.0821x 273 17 x1,0 2

= 13.184 atm.

Example 10. 0.5 mole of carbon dioxide was filled in a vessel of volume 0.6 litre at 47oC. What pressure would be expected on the basis of van der Waals equation ? ( a = 3.36 atm. lit.2 mol-2 ; b = 4.27 x 10-2 lit. mol-1 ) R = 0.0821 atm. L mol-1 K-1 Ans. p = 20.37 atm.

Explanation of the behaviour of real gases by van der Waals equation Almost all observed deviations from ideality by real gases can be explained by van der Waals equation as follows: (1) At very low pressure : Under these conditions, V ( volume ) will become very large and so, b will be negligible and a / V2 will also be very small or negligible. Thus, van der Waals equation for one mole reduces to pVm = R T and gas behaves ideally. (2) At low pressure : When p is small, V will be large and b will be negligible compared to V. So, the van der Waals equation can be written as, a RT a p Vm a p= or p Vm = R T or 2 = 1 Vm Vm Vm RT Vm RT 11

or

Compressibility factor, Z = 1

a Vm RT

or

Z < 1.

The compressibility factor is less than 1. This explains the initial portions of Z p curves for N2 , CO2 etc., which lie below the ideal curve. ( 3 ) At high pressures : At p large, V will be small. In this case b cannot be neglected while in comparison to large p, small added pressure ( a / V2 ) is negligible. Hence, van der Waals equation reduces to, p Vm p b RT = 1+ or p Vm = R T + p b or p= RT RT Vm b
or Z = 1 +

p b RT

or

Z > 1.

This accounts for the rising parts of Z p curves above the ideal gas curve. ( 4 ) At high temperatures : Under these conditions, both p and Vm will be large and the terms a / Vm and b are negligible. So, van der Waals equation reduces to, p Vm = R T and real gases tend to show ideal behaviour. ( 5 ) At low temperature : In this case, both p and Vm will be small so, the term a / Vm would a be large while term p b would be small. Hence, the difference ( p b ) would be a Vm positive quantity and Z < 1. This accounts for the dips at low temperatures. ( 6 ) Exceptional behaviour of hydrogen and helium : The masses of H2 and He molecules are very small and the intermolecular attractions are negligible and so, the term a / V2 would be negligible. Hence, the van der Waals equation becomes, p b p ( Vm b ) = R T or Z = 1+ or Z > 1. RT Since, Z is always greater than 1 and increases as p increases, this explain why Z p curve for these gases lies above ideal gas curve. van der Waals equation thus provides qualitative explanation for observed deviations from ideality by real gases and so it is an improvement over the ideal gas equation. Limitations of van der Waals equation : ( i ) This equation has been found to be very satisfactory over a wide range of temperature and pressure. However, it shows appreciable deviations at too high pressures and too low temperatures. The reason is that the values of a and b vary with temperature. At too low temperature the value of a is found to be about

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80 % of its original value. der Waals equation.

( ii ) For many gases, the value of

R Tc 8 as derived by van p c Vc 3

Derivation of Boyle temperature from van der Waals equation : van der Waals equation for one mole may be written as pVm =

RTVm a Vm b Vm

_________________ ( 15 )

or

pVm Vm Vm a a = = RT Vm b RTVm Vm (1 b Vm ) RTVm

pVm = (! b ) -1 - a RT Vm RTV m
-------------------------- ( 16 )

or

At Boyle temperature p Vm / R T =1 and Vm is much larger than b ( V >> b ) and therefore, the first term on R. H. S. can be expanded in a series with the retention of the first two terms, i.e., pVm b a b a a = 1 = 1+ or or TB = --------(17) = RT Vm Vm RTB Vm Vm RTB Rb Other Equations of State Out of several other equations of state proposed from time to time, some are mentioned below: Clausius Equation : R. Clausius (1880) proposed the following equation accounting for the variation of van der Waals parameter a with temperature, a p+ (Vm b) = R T ------------------------- ( 18 ) 2 T (Vm c) where c is a new constant . This equation gives a better agreement with the experimental data, but due to mathematical complexity did not attract much attention. Berthelot Equation : D. Berthelot eliminated the fourth constant c from Clausius equation , giving a p+ (Vm b) = R T ------------------------ ( !9 ) 2 TVm This equation holds best at low pressures and is applicable over a limited range only. Dieterici Equation : C. Dieterici (1899) suggested the following relationship to account for the effect of molecular attraction on the pressure,

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p (Vm b) = RT e

a RTVm

----------------------

(20)

This equation is identical to the van der Waals equation at low pressures but differs appreciably at high pressures and gives more satisfactory agreement with the experimental data. Virial Equation of State : H.K. Onnes (1901) proposed the most general equation of state for real gases, B(T ) C (T ) D(T ) p Vm = RT 1 + + 2 + 3 + ----------------- (21) Vm Vm Vm where B(T), C(T), D(T), etc., which are functions of temperature, are called second, third, fourth, etc., Virial Coefficients respectively. The virial equation can also be expressed as a power series in pressure as p Vm = R T { 1 + B(T) p + C(T) p2 + D(T) p3 + ----------- } ------------(22) At low pressures, only the first virial coefficient ( = R T ) is significant and is always positive. It increases with increase in temperature . Apart from the term R T, the second virial coefficient B(T) is the most important term. It is negative at low temperatures, zero at a particular intermediate temperature and becomes increasingly positive as the temperature is raised continuously. The temperature at which B(T) = 0 is called Boyle temperature. Critical Phenomenon The gases can be liquefied by increasing pressure and lowering the temperature. The increase in pressure brings the molecules closer and decrease in temperature decreases their kinetic energies and hence speeds. The slow moving molecules then aggregate due to intermolecular attraction forming liquid state. Although increase in pressure helps in the conversion of gas into liquid, the decrease in temperature is more important. For every gas there is a temperature above which it cannot be liquefied what-so-ever high the pressure is applied. This temperature is known as critical temperature of the gas. Thus, Critical temperature, Tc is the temperature below or at which gas can be liquefied by applying the pressure. For example, Tc for CO2 is 31.1oC or 304.1 K. is the minimum pressure required to liquefy the gas at its critical Critical pressure, pc temperature . For example, at 31.1oC, the pressure required to liquefy CO2 is 72.9 atm. Hence Pc for CO2 is 72.9 atm. Critical volume, Vc is the molar volume of the gas at its critical temperature and critical pressure. For example, volume occupied by one mole of CO2 at 31.1oC and under 72.9 atm. pressure is found to be 94.2 ml. Hence Vc for CO2 is 72.9 ml. per mole. Tc, pc, and Vc are collectively called the critical constants or critical parameters of a gas. All real gases have characteristic critical parameters. At critical temperature and under critical pressure, a gas becomes identical with its liquid and is said to be in critical state and the phenomenon is called critical phenomenon.

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Continuity of State When a gas placed in a closed vessel with its own liquid is heated, the boundary ( i.e. meniscus ) between these two phases disappears suddenly as the critical temperature is reached. At critical temperature the phases intermix so well that it is impossible to distinguish between them. As explained earlier in case of Andrews curves for CO2 , the horizontal portion of the isotherm at 31.1oC reduces to a point called critical point and isotherm becomes continuous. Here the gas passes into liquid imperceptibly. At critical point, the gas and liquid have the same density and are indistinguishable. The indistinguishable intermixing of the gaseous and liquid phases is known as continuity of state.This phenomenon is utilized in the experimental determination of critical constants of a gas. Experimental determination of critical temperature, Tc and critical pressure, pc Cagniard de la Tours apparatus ( Fig. 7 ) consisting a stout glass U-tube blown into a bulb at lower end, is used to determine Tc and pc. A small quantity of liquid under examination in contact with its vapours is contained in the bulb and the rest of apparatus is filled with mercury leaving a small portion at the upper end which is sealed. The air portion acts as a manometer.

Fig. 7 Method: (i) The bulb is cooled first by circulating a suitable liquid from the thermostate into the jacket so that meniscus between liquid and vapours becomes sharp. (ii) The bulb is then heated by heating the jacket. As meniscus disappers, the corresponding temperature T1 and the pressure in manometer P1 are noted. (iii) Again bulb is cooled till cloudiness due to condensation of vapours appears and meniscus reappears. The corresponding temperature T2 and pressure P2 are also noted. The mean of temperatures T1 and T2 gives the critical temperature, Tc. Knowing the initial and final volumes of air in manometer, the pressure exerted by air ( = p ) can be calculated. Knowing also the difference in the mercury columns ( = h ) in the two limbs, the critical pressure, pc = p + h can be determined. The critical volume cannot be determined by this method, because even a small change in temperature or pressure at critical point produces a large change in volume. Determination of critical volume, Vc

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Principle : According to Cailletet and Mathias, when mean values of densities of liquid and saturated vapour of a substance are plotted against corresponding temperatures, a straight line is obtained. Amagats method of mean densities is used for most accurate determination of critical volume. Densities of the liquid and its vapours are measured at a number of temperatures near the critical temperature and a graph ( Fig.8 ) is plotted between densities and temperatures.

Fig.8 This gives two curves merging into each other. These curves are extrapolated to get a flat maximum. The line of mean densities is extended to touch the flat maximum at the point, H. The coordinates of H give the critical temperature and critical density ( d ). The critical volume, Vc can be calculated dividing molecular mass by critical density, i.e., Vc = Molecular mass, M / Critical density, d p - V isotherms of van der Waals equation The van der Waals equation for one mole of gas, written as,
p Vm p b + a a b 2 RT = 0 Vm Vm

a p + 2 (Vm b ) = R T Vm

may be

2 Multiplying this equation by Vm and dividing by p and rearranging gives

RT 2 aVm ab 3 Vm p b Vm + p p = 0 ---------------

(23)

This is a cubic equation in Vm and so , for given values of p and T, there should be three real solutions of Vm or one real and two imaginary solutions. This behaviour predicted by van der Waals equation is not born out by Andrews experimental isotherms of CO2. Thomson (1871) plotted theoretical isotherms for CO2 at different temperatures ( Fig. 9 ) . These curves indicate that below critical temperature ( 31.1oC for CO2 ) the isotherms consist of three regions a gas region AB, a liquid region CD and an intermediate region represented by BLMNC. First two regions are similar to those of Andrews experimental isotherms. The horizontal portion BC of Andrews experimental isotherms is replaced by a continuous wave like curve BLMNC , so that there are three values of volume represented by B, M and C corresponding to a particular value of pressure. The curve BL represents supper saturated vapours while curve NC represents supper heated liquid. With rise in temperature, the wave

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like portion decreases until it reduces to a point P at critical temperature Tc and the three values of volume becomes identical to Vc. Thus at T = Tc , p ------------- (24) ( ) T =Tc = 0 V

Fig 9 Calculation of critical constants or parameters in terms of van der Waals parameters The van der Waals equation for one mole of gas is RT a ---------------- (25) p= 2 (Vm b ) Vm At critical temperature, we know that
p =0 V T =Tc

and

2 p =0 V 2 T =Tc

These two derivatives of pressure with respect to volume for a van der Waals gas are given by:
2a RT p = + 3 2 (Vm b ) Vm V T =Tc

= 0 ----------- (26) ( since dxn / dx = n xn-1 )

and

2 p 2 RT 6a = 4 3 V 2 T =Tc (Vm b ) Vm

=0

---------- (27) p = pc . Thus from equations (26) and (27) and

At critical point, T = Tc,

Vm = Vc and ------------ (28)

(Vc b )

RTc

2a Vc3

(Vc b )
or

2 RTc

6a 4 Vm

---------- (29) --------- (30)

Dividing eqn. (28) by eqn. (29),

Vc b Vc = 2 3

Vc = 3 b

Substituting the value of Vc in eqn. (28), 8a ----------- (31) { Hint: Tc = 27 Rb

RTc 2a = 2 (3b b) (3b) 3

or

RTc 2a = 2 4b 27b 3

Substituting the values of Vc and Tc in van der Waals equation (25) at critical point,

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pc =

a 27b 2

8a 27 Rb a = 8a a = 4a a -------------(32) {Hint: p c = (3b b) (3b) 2 27b 2b 9b 2 27b 2 9b 2 R

4a 3a a } = 2 27b 27b 2 It is apparent that values of critical parameters depend on the nature of gas (i. e.values of a and b)

Calculation of van der Waals constants in terms of pc , Vc and Tc Since pc ,Vc and Tc can be determined experimentally, their values may be used to calculate a , b and R. From equation (30) , b = Vc / 3 -------------------- (33) From equations (30) and (32), a = 3 pc Vc2 ------------------- (34)

Substituting the values of a and b from equations (33) and (34) in equation (31), we get Tc = 8 pc Vc / 3 R or R = 8 pc Vc / 3 Tc or R Tc = 8 pc Vc / 3 or R Tc / pc Vc = 8 / 3 = 2.67 or pc Vc / R Tc = 3 / 8 = Zc = 0.375 ---- (35)

where Zc is the critical compressibility factor, a constant independent of the nature of gas. It is observed that for many gases, the experimentally determined value of R Tc / pc Vc lies in the range 3 4 , indicating the deviations from the van der Waals equation. Since the determination of Vc is some what difficult, the values of a and b can also be calculated in terms of pc and Tc only. Substituting the value of Vc from equation (30) in equation (35), b = R Tc / 8 pc ------------- (36) Substituting the value of Vc from equation (35) in equation (34) gives
3RTc a = 3 pc 8p c 3 p 9 R 2T 2 27 R 2T 2 = c = 64 p c 64 p c2
2

------------- (37)

Example 11. For Cl2 , the value of a = 4.37 L2 atm. mol-2 and b = 0.0515 L mol-1 . Calculate pc and Vc. Sol. We know that Vc = 3 b and pc = a / 27 b2 -1 Hence, Vc = 3 x 0.0515 = 0.1545 L mol and pc = 4.37 / 27 x ( 0.0515)2 = 61.024 atm. Example 12. Estimate the critical constants ( pc ,Vc and Tc ) of a gas with van der Waals parameters, a = 0.751 atm. L2 mol-2 and b = 0.0226 L mol-1. Sol. Vc = 3 x 0.0226 = 0.0678 L mol-1 pc = 0.751 / 27 x ( 0.0226 )2 = 54.458 atm. Tc = 8 x 0.751 / 27 x 0.082 x 0.0226 = 120.07 K = - 152.93oC ( R = 0.082 L. atm. K-1 mol-1 )

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Example 13. The critical temperature and critical pressure of oxygen are 118oC atmospheres. Calculate its van der Waals constants. ( R = 0.082 lit. atm. K-1 mol-1 ).

and 49.7

Sol. Given pc = 49.7 atm. ; Tc = 118oC = - 118 + 373 = 155 K Hence, a = 27 R2 Tc2 / 64 pc = 27 x (0.082)2 x 1552 / 64 x 49.7 = 1.37 atm. L2 mol-2 and b = R Tc / 8 pc = 0.082 x 155 / 8 x 49.7 = 0.03197 L mol-1 . Example 14. Calculate the constant a and b for a gas when critical pressure and critical temperature are 72.8 atm. and 31oC respectively. Ans. ( a = 3.6098 dm6 atm. mol-2 and b = 0.04285 dm3 mol-1 ). Example 15. If Tc = 33.3 K , pc = 12.97 bar and Vc = 6.5 x 10-5 m3 mol-1 for hydrogen, calculate the van der Waals parameters. ( R = 8.314 J K-1 mol-1 ) . Sol. Given Tc = 33.3 K ; pc = 12.97 bar = 12.97 x 105 Pa ( 1 atm. = 1.013 x 105 N m-2 = 1.013 x 105 Pa = 1.013 bar ) ; Vc = 6.5 x 10-5 m3 mol-1 ; R = 8.314 J K-1 mol-1 Hence, a = 3 pc Vc2 = 3 x 12.97 x 105 x ( 6.5 x 10-5)2 = 1.6439 x 10-2 N m4 mol-2 and b = Vc / 3 = 6.5 x 10-5 / 3 = 2.1667 x 10-5 m3 mol-1 Example 16. Critical density of a substance having molecular weight 111 is 0.555 gm / c.c. and pc = 48 atm. Calculate van der Waals parameters a and b . Sol. Critical volume, Vc = Mol. wt. / Critical density = 111 / 0.555 = 200 cm3 = 0.2 L ; Hence, b = 0.2 / 3 = 0.0667 litre mol-1 and pc = 48 atm. a = 3 pc Vc2 = 3 x 48 x 0.22 = 5.76 atm. L2 mol-2 Example 17. Critical temperature of carbon dioxide gas is 31.1oC and its critical density is 0.455 g cm -3 . Calculate the values of a , b , and pc for the gas . ( R = 0.082 L atm. K-1 mol-1 ). Sol. Critical volume, Vc = 44 / 0.455 = 96.7 cm3 = 0.0967 L ; Tc = 31.1oC = 31.1 + 273 =304.1 K ; Hence, pc = 3 R Tc / 8 Vc = 3 x 0.082 x 304.1 / 8 x 0.0967 = 96.7 atm. b = Vc / 3 = 0.0967 / 3 =0.03223 L mol-1 and a = 3 pc Vc2 = 3 x 96.7 x 0.09672 = 2.7127 atm.L2 mol-2 Van der Waals Reduced Equation of State If pressure, volume and temperature of a gas are expressed in terms of critical parameters, then the ratios p / pc = pr , V / Vc = Vr and T / Tc = Tr are termed as reduced pressure, reduced volume and reduced temperature respectively. In terms of reduced variables the van der Waals equation for one mole of gas may be written as, ( pr pc + a / Vr2 Vc2 ) ( Vr Vc - b ) = R Tr Tc --------------- (38) Substituting the values of pc ,Vc and Tc from equations (32) , (30) and (31) we get ( a pr / 27 b2 + a / 9 b2 Vr2 ) ( 3 b Vr b ) = 8 a R Tr / 27 R b Multiplying by 27 b2 on both sides , we have

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( a pr + 3 a / Vr2 ) ( 3 b Vr b ) = 8 a b Tr = a b 8 Tr or ( pr + 3 / Vr2 ) ( 3 Vr - 1 ) = 8 Tr

or

a b ( pr + 3 / Vr2 ) ( 3 Vr - 1 ) ------------------------- (39)

This is known as van der Waals reduced equation of state. Since this equation does not involve any of the van der Waals and critical parameters which are characteristic of gases, it is applicable to all substances in liquid or gaseous state irrespective of their specific nature . The same can be shown by ploting Z against pr = p / pc for a variety of gases. The data for different gases fall on the same curve ( Fig. 10 ) at the same temperature showing the independence of the nature of gas . T3 > T2 > T1
T3 T2

T1

Gas 1 Pr

Gas 2

Gas 3

Fig 10 Law of Corresponding State It is clear from the reduced equation of state that different substances having the same reduced pressure and reduced temperature have same reduced volume.This is known as the Law of corresponding state.The substances are said to be in the corresponding state. Importance : In the studies of the relations between physical properties of liquids and the chemical constitution, the properties are determined at the same reduced temperature because pressure has very slight effect on liquids. The boiling points are found to be approximately twothird ( 2 / 3rd ) of critical temperatures and so at boiling points the liquids are in their corresponding states. Thus, the physical properties of substances are determined at their boiling points. Example 18. Calculate the pressure for 1 mole of a gas at 313 K occupying a volume of 0.107 dm3/mol using law of corresponding states. Vc = 0.0957 dm3 mol-1 ; Tc = 31oC ; pc = 73.0 atm. ; R = 0.0821 atm. dm3 K-1 mol-1. Sol. pc = 73.0 atm. ; Vc = 0.0957 dm3 mol-1 ; Tc = 31oC = 31 + 273 = 304 K ; T =313 K ; V = 0.107dm3 mol-1 From the given data pr = p / 73.0 ; Vr = 0.107 / 0.0957 = 1.118 ; Tr = 313 / 304 = 1.0296 Substituting these values in Pr =

8Tr 3 2 3Vr 1 Vr

we get

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p 8 x1.0296 3 8 x1.0296 3 = = = 3.499 2.400 = 1.099 2 73.0 3 x1.118 1 1.118 2.354 1.118 2 or p = 1.099 x 73.0 = 80.227 atm.

Example 19. Using equation ( pr + 3 / Vr2 ) ( 3 Vr - 1 ) = 8 Tr , calculate the temperature at which 1 mole of gas would exert a pressure of 111.0 bar when confined in a volume of 3 x 10-4 m3. ( R = 8.314 x 10-5 bar m3 K-1 mol-1 ; pc = 74.13 bar ; Tc = 31.2oC ; Vc = 1 x 10-4 m3 mol-1 ) Sol. Given pc = 74.13 bar = 74.13 x 105 Pa ; Tc = 31.2 + 273 = 304.2 K ; Vc = 104 3 -1 -5 3 -1 -1 -1 -1 m mol ; R = 8.314 x 10 bar m K mol = 8.314 Pa K mol ; p = 111.0 bar = 111.0 x 105 Pa ; V = 3 x 10-4 m3. From the given data , pr = p / pc = 111.0 x 105 / 74.13 x 105 =1.4974 ; Vr = V / Vc = 3 x 10-4/ 10-4 = 3; Tr = T / 304.2 ; Substituting these values in ( pr + 3 / Vr2 ) ( 3 Vr - 1 ) = 8 Tr , 2 8 T / 304.2 = ( 1.4974 + 3 / 3 ) ( 3 x 3 1 ) or 8 T / 304.2 = ( 1.4974 + 0.3333) ( 9-1) = 1.8307 x 8 or T = 1.8307 x 304.2 = 556.9 K Molecular Velocities Or Speeds For a quantitative description of the behaviour of gases, three different kinds of molecular speeds are used, viz. average speed ( C ), most probable speed ( C m ) and root mean square speed ( C rms ). Average speed ( C ) is the arithmetic mean of the speeds possessed by the different molecules of a gas at a given temperature. Let C1 , C2 , C3 , ------------- , Cn be the individual speeds of n molecules of a gas, then

C = [ C1 + C 2 + C 3 + + C n ] / n
Most probable speed ( C m ) is the velocity possessed by the maximum number of molecules of a gas at a given temperature. Root mean square speed or RMS speed ( C rms ) is the square root of the mean of squares of speeds of the gas molecules.
2 2 C12 + C 2 + C 32 + + C n n Maxwell Boltzmann Distribution of Molecular Speeds All the molecules in a sample of a gas do not travel with the same speed and their speeds are changing billions of times every second due to intermolecular collisions. It is ,therefore, futile to know the speeds of individual molecules. Maxwell suggested that at a particular temperature, the fractions of molecules possessing particular speeds remain almost constant.

C rms =

The distribution of molecules between different possible speeds was independently derived from statistical considerations by Maxwell and Boltzmann in 1860. According to this distribution, the fraction of molecules 21

having speed between c and c + dc is given by,

M c dnc M 2 2 RT 2 = 4 c dc e n 2RT 1 dn the probability ( Pc = x c ) n dc 3
2

------------------ (40)

or

of molecules having speed

is given by

1 dnc M 2 2 RT 2 = 4 x c e n dc 2RT

M c 2

------------------ (41 )

where dnc = number of molecules having speeds between c and c + dc ; n = total number of molecules; M = molecular mass and T = absolute temperature of the gas . This relation is called Maxwells law of distribution of speeds. The plot of probability factor ( Pc ) against speed of molecules (Fig. 11) illustrate the salient features of Maxwell distribution of speeds, which are : (i) The area of the shaded portion gives dnc / n i.e. the fraction of molecules having speed between c and c + dc. The total area of the curve is obviously unity. (ii) Around very low ( c 0 ) or very high speed ( c ) the area is very small. This implies that very few molecules have either very low or very high speeds. (iii) Most of the molecules have speeds near the average velocity. (iv) The curves passes through a maximum. The speed corresponding to the maxima is called most probable speed (Cm) because it is possessed by the maximum number of molecules. The value of Cm increases with rise in temperature. (v) At higher temperatures the distribution function has appreciably higher magnitude, i.e., more molecules have higher speeds. (vi) The fraction of molecules possessing the most probable speed decreases with rise in temperature ( T2 < T1 ).

Fig. 11 Experimental Determination of Molecular Speeds Lammerts Speed Filter Method : The apparatus is shown in Fig. 12. A beam of metal atoms is created by heating a metal like silver or bismuth in an oven. Slits S1 and S2 are used to define the beam. D1 and D2 are the slotted discs with slots exactly in line, mounted on a common axis A. R is a 22

sensitive radiometer for measuring intensity ( number ) of molecular beam. The whole apparatus is kept in an evacuated chamber.

Fig. 12 When the discs are stationary, the beam will pass through the slots of D1 and D2 and finally fall on the vanes of the radiometer. However, when the slotted discs are made to rotate at high speed ( 500600 rpm), a molecule passing through a gap in D1 will pass through a gap in D2 only if the time required by the molecule to cover the distance between the discs is equal to an integral multiple of time required for the discs to rotate from one slot to the next i.e., if ad d 2 r 1 or ------------------- (42) nc = =n x r 2 c a where, c = velocity of the molecule, r = radius of the discs, d = distance between the discs, a = number of slots in each disc, = angular velocity of the discs and n = a small integer. Thus, knowing these parameters, the speed of the molecules passing through can be determined. The number of molecules passing through would be given by deflection of the radiometer vanes . Thus, the speed distribution curve can be obtained, if measurements are made at different disc speeds and the radiometer deflection is plotted against the angular velocity of the discs. Calculation of Most Probable , Average (Mean ) and Root Mean Square Speeds ( a ) Most Probable Speed ( Cm ) : The Maxwells law of distribution of molecular speeds gives,

1 dnc M 2 2 RT 2 x = 4 c e n dc 2RT
Differentiation w.r.t. c gives, 1 dn 3 d x c M c 2 M c 2 n dc = 4 M 2 c 2 Mc e 2 RT + 2c e 2 RT dc 2RT RT

M c 2

At the maximum point, i.e., where c =Cm ,

MC m 3 MC m 2 RT 2C m e =0 RT
2

1 dn d x c = 0 n dc or
2 MC m Cm 2 RT

Hence,

MCm e 2 RT = 0

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When left hand side is equal to zero, there are three possibilities, i.e., (i) Cm =
2 MC m =0 RT The true maximum corresponds to (iii), so the most probable speed is given by, 2 RT 2kT = Cm = ----(43) M m where m = mass of individual molecule, k = Boltzmann constant.

(ii) e

2 MCm 2 RT Cm

= 0 and (iii)

( b) Average ( Mean ) Speed ( C ) : The average speed of a gas molecule is given by,

C=

C1 + C 2 + C3 + + C n n
c =

or

n C + n 2 C 2 + n3 C 3 + C= 1 1 = n1 + n2 + n3 +

C dn
c =0 i

Where n is the total number of molecules. Since Ci is a continuously varying function, summation can be replaced
c =

by the integral, hence

C=

c =0

C dn
i

c =

c =0

dn n

Substituting the value of

3 c =

dn from Maxwells law n

MC 2 3 2

M 2 M 2 RT 3 C = 4 e 2 RT c dc = 4 2 2RT c =0 2RT M

(since e ax x 3 dx =
2

1 ) 2a 2

or

8RT 8kT 8 RT 2 C = = = M m M

(44)

( c ) Root Mean Square Speed ( C rms ) :The mean square speed of a gas molecule is given by ,
c =

2 rms

n C + n 2 C + n3 C + = 1 = n1 + n2 + n3 +
2 1 2 2 2 3

C
c =0

2 i

dn or

c =

2 rms

c =0

dn n

Substituting for dn

from Maxwells law

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2 rms

M = 4 2RT
M = 4 2RT

3 / 2 c =

c =0
5/ 2 1/ 2

MC 2 2 RT

c 4 dc
3 x 4 dx = 5 8a

3/ 2

3 2 RT 8 M

{ since e

ax 2

or

2 C rms =

3RT M
2 C rms = C rms =

3RT 3kT = ---------------- (45) M M Relation between Average, RMS and Most Probable Speeds 8 Average speed (C ) = = 0.9213 From relations (44) and (45), RMS speed (C rms ) 3
Therefore, root mean square speed, or Average speed , C

= 0.9213 x Crms

From relations (43) and (45), Most probable speed , Cm =

2 x Crms = 0.8165 x Crms 3

Thus, C rms : C : C M =

2 3RT 8 RT 2 RT 8 8 = 3: : : : : 2 = 1: M M M 3 3
------------------------- (46)

= 1: 0.9213 : 0.8165 = !.2247 : 1.1283 : 1

Example 20. The density of O2 at 0oC and 1 atmosphere pressure is 1.429 gm / cm3. Calculate the root mean square speed of the gas at 0oC. Sol. Given p = 1 atm. = 76 cm of Hg = 76 x 13.6 x 981 g cm-1s-2 = 1.01396 x106 g cm-1 s-1

= 1.01396 x 105 kg m-1 s-2

C rms =

and
3p

density, = 1.429 g / cm3 = 1.429 x 103 kg m-3 (

M =) V

3RT = M

3 pV = M

Hence,

C rms

3 x1.01396 x10 5 (kg.m 1 .s 1 ) = = 14.59cm.s 1 3 3 1.429 x10 (kg.m ) 3 x1.01396 x10 6 ( g .cm 1 .s 1 ) = 1458.9987cm.s 1 3 1.429( g.cm )

Or

C rms =

Example 21. Calculate the RMS velocity of a carbon dioxide molecule at 1000oC.

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Sol.

Given T= 1000+273 =1273 K; M = 44 g mol-1; R = 8.314 x 107 ergs K-1 mol-1 3RT 3x8.314 x10 7 x1273 = = 8.495 44 M x 104 cm sec-1.

C rms =

Example 22. Calculate the root mean square velocity of hydrogen at NTP. Sol. Given M = 2 g mol-1 = 0.002 kg mol-1; p = 1 atm. = 1.01396 x 105 kg m-1 s-1; V = 22.4 dm3 mol-1 = 0.0224 m3 mol-1.

C rms =

3 pV 3 x1.01396 x10 5 x0.0224 = = 1845.78m.s 1 0.002 M

Example 23. What is the temperature at which an oxygen molecule have the same RMS speed as a hydrogen molecule at 27oC ? Sol. For H2 , M1 = 2 gm mol-1; T1 = 27+273 = 300 K ; for O2, M2 = 32 gm mol-1; T2 =?

Q C rms =

3RT2 3Rx300 = 2 32

or

300 T2 = 2 32

or

T2 =

300 x32 = 4800 K = 4527oC 2

Example 24. Calculate the temperature at which the root-mean square speed of a nitrogen molecule is the same as that of a helium molecule at 27oC. Hint. For N2, M1 = 28 g mol-1 and for helium, M2 = 4 g mol-1 Ans. ( 2100 K or o 1827 C ) Example 25. Calculate the root-mean square speed and average speed in cm / sec of hydrogen at 0oC and 760 mm if the density is 9 x 10-5 g / cm3. Sol. Given p = 760 mm = 76 cm = 76 x 13.6 x 981 g cm-1 sec-2 = 1.01396 x 106 g cm-1 sec-2 ; Density, = 9 x 10-5 g / ml.

RMS speed, Crms =

3p

3x1.01396 x10 6 = 1.838 x10 5 cm. / sec 9 x10 5

Average speed, C = 0.9213 x RMS speed = 0.9213x 1.838 x 105 cm / sec= 1.693 x 105 cm / sec
Collision Diameter When two molecules of a gas approach each other, They cannot come closer beyond a certain distance due to mutual repulsion. The closest distance between the centres of two colliding molecules is termed collision diameter.Although, the molecules are infinitesimally small, they have an effective ( appreciable ) collision diameter. For example, the molecular diameters of hydrogen and oxygen are 2.74 and 3.61 respectively.

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Fig. 13
Mean Free - Path The distance over which any single molecule moves before colliding with other molecule is known as free-path. The free-paths for all the molecules at the same instant and for a particular molecule at different instants cannot be equal . So average of free-paths is considered. The average ( mean ) distance traveled by a molecule between two successive collisions is called mean free-path ( l).

In a gas, molecules during the course of their random motions, undergo very large number of collisions. Suppose that the collision diameter of the molecules in a gas is and all the molecules except one are at rest. Thus, any other molecule whose centre lies within a distance from the moving molecule can be considered touching it. Let l is the mean free-path of the moving molecule, then the effective volume swept out by it = 2 l . For a gas having n molecules per 1 and the values can be equated. Thus, unit volume, the volume per molecule is n 1 1 or l = (47) 2 l = n n 2 When all the molecules are in motion, the mean free path (l) is different from this value. Considering the relation between the actual speed of a molecule and the speed relative to the stationary molecules, it can be shown that l =l 2 , so that l= 1 2 .n 2 (48)

Thus mean free-path is related to n , number of molecules per unit volume (c.c.) and diameter of the gas molecule . The smaller the collision diameter, the larger is the mean free- path. As the diameters of gas molecules do not vary very greatly under the same conditions for all gases, the mean free-path is approximately constant. Since mean free-path is inversely proportional to n, it will also be inversely proportional to pressure and thus it increases as the pressure decreases.
Collision Number The number of collisions of a single molecule with other molecules per unit time ( second ) per unit volume ( ml.) of the gas is called collision number ( Z ). Evidently, Collision number, Z

=Average speed of the molecule/mean free-path =

2 C n 2

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Collision frequency: It is the number of molecular collisions per unit time per unit volume of the gas. The total number of molecular collisions per second, ZI = collision number x number

density= 2 C n 2 x n = 2 C 2 n 2
1 is necessary to avoid double counting 2 Z and thus, the number of collisions per second per unit volume will be I . Hence collision 2 frequency is given by,

Since each collision involves two molecules, a factor

ZII =

2 C 2 n 2 2 ZII = 2 2 n 2 (

C 2 n 2
2
1

2 n 2
2

8RT M

( Since

C =

8 RT M

or

---------------------(49) M Evidently, the collision frequency increases with rise in temperature, molecular size and the number of molecules per unit volume.
)2

RT

sec-1 cm-3

Specific Heats and Molar Heat Capacities Of Gases Specific heat of a substance is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of the substance through 1oC. In case of gases, this definition is not complete, because the value of specific heat may be anything between zero and infinite depending on the heating processes of the gas. For gases only two specific heat values are used, viz., (i) Specific heat at constant volume, cv the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of the gas through 1o C, when it is heated at constant volume. (ii) Specific heat at constant pressure, cp the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1gram of the gas through 1oC, when it is heated at constant pressure. Molar heat capacieties Cvm and Cpm : Chemical calculations are most frequently made on molar basis i.e., for one mole of the gas and the heat required is called heat capacity per mole at constant volume, Cvm or at constant pressure, Cpm when the gas is heated at constant volume or at constant pressure respectively. Molar heat capacity at constant volume, Cvm = cv ( specific heat ) x M ( molar mass ) and molar heat at constant pressure, Cpm = cp x M.

Similarly, heat capacity ( for n moles ) at constant volume, Cv = cv x n x M = n x Cvm and heat capacity at constant pressure, Cp = cp x n x M = n x Cpm.
Cp > Cv : When the gas is heated at constant volume, the total heat supplied is used up in increasing the internal energy of the gas. On the other hand, when gas is heated at constant pressure, its volume increases and some heat energy is used up in doing the work against external pressure in addition to the heat required to increase the internal energy to the same level. Thus more quantity of heat is required at constant pressure than at constant volume, by an amount equal to mechanical work done. Thus, Cp = Cv + work done in expension or Cp > Cv or Cpm > Cvm or cp > cv

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Calculations of Molar Heats of Gases

3 nRT 2 Let n moles of a gas are heated from T K to ( T + 1 ) K at constant volume, then 3 ------------- (iii) at T K, E trans = nRT 2 3 ------------- ( iv) and at ( T + 1) K, E trans = nR (T + 1) 2 3 3 3 Thus, increase in kinetic energy = nR (T + 1) nRT = nR 2 2 2 For mono atomic gases and vapours, excluding rotation and vibration, translational energy is the only type of energy which is to be considered. Hence, increase in kinetic energy = Total heat absorbed. 3 3 Thus, at constant volume heat capacity, Cv = n R ; molar heat capacity, Cvm= R and 2 2 3 R specific heat, cv = 2 M (ii) Molar heat at constant pressure : When gas is heated at constant pressure, heat supplied is utilized in two ways, (1) in increasing the kinetic energy of molecules and is given 3 by Cv = n R . (2) in performing external work in expansion, which can be calculated as 2 follows: Let, when the temperature of n moles of gas is raised from T K to ( T + 1 ) K at constant pressure p ,it expand from volume V1 to V2. Then, from ideal gas law p V1= n R T --------- (v) and p V2 = n R ( T + 1 ) ------------ (vi)

(i) Molar heat at constant volume :

We know kinetic equation , Etrans =

Subtracting (v) from (vi) p V2 p V1 = n R ( T + 1 ) n R T = n R Hence, work done in expansion = n R

or p ( V2 V1 ) = n R

or p V = n R

( since, work done = pressure x change in volume ) 3 5 Thus, heat capacity at constant pressure, Cp = Cv + n R = n R + n R = n R 2 2
______________

or

C P CV = nR
3 5 R +R = R 2 2

For one mole of gas, work done = R Thus, molar heat at constant pressure, Cpm = Cvm + R = ______________ or
C pm C vm = R

and

cp - cv =

R M

or

M =

R c p cv

Thus knowing the specific heats, cp and cv, the molar mass M can be calculated.

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Ratio of specific heats : The ratio of specific heats or molar heats or heat capacities is same and is represented by . Thus C pm c p C = = P = CV C vm cv For mono atomic gases, such as He , Ar , Kr etc. and vapours 5 nR 5 = 2 = = 1.66 3 nR 3 2 This value is not valid for diatomic and polyatomic gases, because in these cases, heat supplied is also used to increase rotational and vibrational energies of atoms within the molecule ( = X say ) besides the kinetic energy of translation and consequently more heat is needed to raise the temperature of the gas through 1oC, i.e., 5 3 and Cvm = R + X Cpm = R + X 2 2

where X varies with the complexity or atomicity of gas molecules. 5 R+R 7 R 7 = 2 = = 1 .4 For diatomic gases, like H2, O2, N2 , etc., X = R. Hence, = 2 3 R+R 5 R 5 2 2 5 R+3 R 3 2 = 4 = 1.33 For triatomic gases , like O3, H2S, CO2 etc., X = R . = 2 3 R+3 R 3 2 2 2 The value of decreases as the atomicity of molecules of this gas increases. Specific heat ratio help us (i) to determine the atomicity of gas molecules as above and (ii) in calculating the atomic weights , knowing the atomicity and molecular mass . Atomic weight = Molecular weight or mass M / Atomicity.
Example 26. The specific heat at constant volume of argon is 0.075 and its molecular weight is 40. How many atoms are there in its molecule ? Sol. Molar heat = Specific Heat x molecular mass
Cvm ( molar heat at constant volume ) = 0.075 x 40 = 3.0 and Cpm ( molar heat at constant pressure ) = 3.0 + 2.0 = 5.0 5. 0 Hence, argon is monoatomic. Thus, = = 1.66 3. 0

Example 27. For a gas, the specific heats at constant volume and at constant pressure are 0.152 and 0.215 respectively. Calculate the atomicity and molar mass of the gas. Name the gas . R 2 2 0.215 M = Sol. = and = = = 31.75 = 1.41 c p cv 0.215 0.152 0.063 0.152

Hence, atomicity of gas = 2 . The gas is O2.

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Example 28. Calculate molecular weight of a gas if its cp and cv are 0.125 and 0.075 cal. respectively. Ans. ( M = 40 ). Liquefaction of Gases The gases can be liquefied by cooling them well below their critical temperatures along with compression till liquefaction occurs. Freezing mixtures are generally used for cooling. For example, using a mixture of dry ice and ether, temperature of -80oC can be obtained. Gases having sufficiently low critical temperatures are cooled by rapidly evaporating a liquefied gas. Liquid SO2 was used to liquefy carbon dioxide which was next used to liquefy oxygen. This method is called cascade method for the liquefaction of gases. Method based on Joule Thomson Effect : The gases can be liquefied by cooling based on Joule Thomson effect. Principle: When a compressed gas at a certain temperature is allowed to expand adiabatically through a porous plug or a small orifice ( hole ) into a region of low pressure , cooling occurs. An obvious reason is that during this expansion, work is done in overcoming the intermolecular forces of attraction at the cost of the kinetic energy of the molecules. Thus, kinetic energy of molecules decreases and gas temperature falls. This cooling effect is known as Joule Thomson effect.

It is important to note here that for each gas there is a certain temperature known as inversion 2a temperature (Ti = ) below which cooling is caused by expansion but above which expansion Rb results in rise of temperature. At inversion temperature, no temperature change occurs due to expansion. Inversion temperature of H2 is -79oC and that of helium is -240oC. That is why , Joule Thomson expansion of these gases at room temperature leads to heating and can be a fire hazard in case of hydrogen.
Lindes Method: Linde (1825) used an apparatus working on the principle of Joule Thomson for the liquefaction of air ( Fig. 14 ). Pure and dry air is compressed to about 200 atmospheres pressure and cooled by passing through a pipe cooled by a refrigerating liquid. This cooled and compressed air passes through a spiral with a jet at lower end, and escapes through the jet resulting a considerable drop of temperature by Joule Thomson effect. This cooled air passes up cooling the down coming air in the spiral, which is further cooled (by expansion. The up-coming air is again compressed and recirculated till it get liquefied.

(Fig 14)

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Claudes Method: This process for the liquefaction of air is based on the principle of cooling caused by mechanical work of an engine drived by the gas in addition to cooling by Joule Thomson adiabatic expansion. Pure dry air is compressed to about 200 atmospheres. It is cooled by passing through the heat exchanger and then led into the chamber Y where it expands and does some external work .It cools to a low temperature as a result of this work. A part of air escapes through the jet after passing through the spiral and cools by Joule - Thomson expansion. This cooled air passes up cooling the down-coming air in the spiral and heat exchanger. The gas escaping liquefaction goes back to the compressor and the whole process is repeated over and over again until air is cooled to its liquefaction.

( Fig. 15 )
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OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. When He is subjected to Joule-Thomson expansion at ordinary temperature, heating effect is observed because (a) He is an inert gas inversion temperature (b) He is an ideal gas (c) He has the lowest boil point (d) He has a low

2. For van der Waals fluid, (a)

atm. litre

(b)

a has the dimensions of b atm. energy (c) 2 mol litre

(d)

energy K-1 mol-1

3. At relatively high pressures, the van der Waals equation reduces to (a) p V = R T -

a V
8a 27 Rb

(b) p V = R T + p b

(c) p V = R T

(d) p = R T -

a 2 V

(e) p V =

aRT V2

4. In terms of van der Waals constants the critical volume is given by (a) 3b (b) (c)

a 27b 2

(d) 2b

(e) 3a

5. According to van der Waals two assumptions of kinetic theory of gases were wrong. One of them is that the gas molecules are (a) very large (b) collapsible (c) particles without any significant volume (d) spherical 6. The pressure of real gases is less than that of an ideal gas because of (a) increase in the number of collisions (b) increase in the kinetic energy of molecules (d) finite size of the molecules (e) intermolecular forces (c) viscosity

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7. The temperature at which a real gas obeys the ideal gas law over a wide range of pressure is called (a) critical temperature (b) inversion temperature (c) transition temperature (d) Boyle temperature (e) reduced temperature 8. The compressibility factor for an ideal gas is (a) unity at all temperatures (b) unity at the Boyle temperature (d) increases with pressure (e) decreases with pressure 9. van der Waals constant a has the dimensions of (a) mole L-1 (b) atm. L2 mol-2 (c) L atm. degree-1 mol-1 (c) unity at critical temperature

(d) L mol-1

(e) atm. L mol-1

10. If n is the number of molecules per unit volume then the attractive force pulling one molecule which is about to strike the wall inwards, is proportional to (d) (n 1)2 (e) n2 (a) n (b) n - 1 (c) n2- 1 11. At very low pressure real gases obey ideal laws. The reason is that (a) the effective volume of molecules is negligible (b) the attractive force become stronger (c ) the co-volume is appreciable (d) the attraction between the molecules is negligible. 12. Andrews experiments on liquefaction failed to bring about the expected change in case of (a) real gases (b) noble gases (c) permanent gases (d) perfect gases 13. Real gas will approach the behaviour of an ideal gas at (a) low temperatures and low pressures (b) high temperatures and low pressures (c) high temperatures and high pressures (d) the critical point 14. The critical temperature of a gas in terms of van der Waals parameters is equal to (a)

8a 27 Rb

(b)

a 27 Rb

(c)

a 27b 2

(d) 3 b

15. The translational kinetic energy of an ideal gas depends upon (a) the nature of gas (b) the temperature (c) the pressure 16. Molar heat capacity of an inert gas at constant volume (a) increases with temperature (b) is independent of temperature (d) varies with temperature according to the nature of gas

(d) the pressure and nature of the gas. (c) decreases with temperature

17. At the same temperature and pressure the volume of a gas obeying van der Waals equation is (a) greater than that of an ideal gas (b) less than that of an ideal gas (d) greater or less than that of an ideal gas depending on the temperature. 18. The deviations from ideal behaviour are greatest in case of (a) noble gases (b) permanent gases (c) perfect gases 19. The excluded volume of one molecule of a gas is (a) (c) equal to that of an ideal gas

(d) easily liquefied gases

4 r3 3

(b)

4 8 r3 3

(c)

4 4 r3 3

(d) 4 r

20. Continuity of state is shown by the isotherms of gases (a)above critical temperature (b) at critical temperature (c) below critical temperature (d) at inversion temperature. 21. Critical volume, Vc is equal to (a) Molecular weight x critical density (b) Atomic weight x critical density

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(c) Molecular weight / critical density 22. The substances are in their corresponding state (a) at their freezing points (c) when their pressure and temperature are same

(d) Critical density / molecular weight (b) at their boiling points (d) when their critical temperature and pressure are same (d) its critical temperature

23. For liquefaction of a gas, it is essential to cool the gas below (a) room temperature (b) its transition temperature (c)its inversion temperature 24. The inversion temperature of a gas is (a)

a Rb a Rb

(b)

2a Rb 2a Rb

(c)

8a 27 Rb 8a 27 Rb

(d)

2a 27 Rb 2a 27 Rb
True / False True / False (d) atm. litre mol-1 (d) dm mol-1

25. The Boyle temperature of a gas is (a) (b) (c) (d)

26. The value of Cp / Cv for polyatomic gases is 1.33 . 27. The gas having higher value of a can be liquefied easily. 28. Which one of the following is not the unit of van der Waals parameter a ? (b) dynes cm4 mol-2 (c) atm. litre2mol-2 (a) N m4 mol-2 29. The van der Waals parameter b has not the dimensions of (b) cm3 mol-1 (c) m3 mol-1 (a) litre mol-1

30. The plot of p V against p for an ideal gas is straight line parallel to pressure axis at constant temperature.at constantline parallel( True/Flase

31. The plot of Z/(( = p V / R T ) against pressure/ p is a straight line parallel to pressure axis at constant temperature for an ideal gas. T True/False 32. Heat capacity of mono atomic gas is higher than diatomic gas. 33. Give the value of for a polyatomic gas . 34. The reduced pressure of a gas is not connected to its critical pressure. 35. The ratio of most probable , average and root mean square speed is (a) 1.1283 : 1.2247 : 1 (b) 1 : 1.1283 : 1.2247 (c) 1.2247 : 1.1283 : 1 36. By matching correct the following sentences (a) Molecules of the same gas are perfectly elastic. (b) The molecules are identical in all respects. (c) The molecular collisions are in a state of constant rapid motion. 37. State true or false in the following : (a) The distance traveled by a molecule between two successive collisions is called mean free-path. (b) The distance between the centres of two molecules is termed collision diameter. (c) The number of molecular collisions occurring per unit time per unit volume of the gas is known as collision frequency. (d) The maxima of the curves for distribution of velocities indicate the average speeds. True/False (d) 1 : 1.2247 : 1.1283 True/False

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38. Fill in the blanks in the following : (a) The gases consist of a large number of ------------ particles called molecules. (b) The pressure of a gas is due to the ------------- of the molecules on the ----------- of the container. (c) Most of the molecules have speeds near the ----------------- speed. (d) The fraction of molecules possessing the most probable speed decreases with ----------- of temperature. 39. The root mean square speed of a gas is 50 m s-1, its most probable speed will be (a) 46.065 m s-1 (b) 40.82 m s-1 (c) 54.27 m s-1 (d) 61.237 m s-1 40. Gases approach ideal behaviour at low pressure and high temperature. 41. The observed pressure of real gas is more than the ideal pressure. 42. The ideal volume of a real gas is lesser than the observed volume. True/False True/False True/False

43.The temperature above and at which a gas can not be liquefied by applying the Joule Thomson effect is called (a) inversion temperature (b) critical temperature (c) Boyle temperature. 44. Inversion temperature is double of the Boyle temperature of a gas. 45. Boyle temperature is higher than critical temperature. True/False True/False

46. Two gases having same reduced temperature and reduced pressure will have the same reduced -------------- . 47. Compressibility factor of an ideal gas is one. 48. The value of critical temperature for carbon dioxide is ---------------- . 49. The specific heat at constant volume, cv is equal to (a) True/False

3 R 2

(b)

3 nR 2

(c)

3R 2M
(c) 1.33

(d)

3R 2n

50. Specific heat ratio for a triatomic gas is (a) 1.40 (b) 1.66 51. Molecular mass of a gas is equal to (a)

(d) 1.20

c p cv R

(b) ( c p c v ) R

(c)

R c p cv

(d)

R cv c p

52. If cp and cv are the specific heat at constant pressure and constant volume respectively, the atomic weight of O3 is equal to (a)

R 2(c p cv )
cp cv

(b)

R cv c p

(c)

3R c p cv

(d)

R 3(c p cv )

53. The (a) 2 X

for a gas is 1.4 and atomic weight is X . The molecular weight is (b) 3 X (c) X / 2 (d) 1.4 X

54. Molar heat at constant pressure is

3 (a ) R 2

(b)

5 R 2

(c)

5 nR 2

(d)

5R 2n

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55. Mention the name of two intermolecular energies of a molecule. 56. The liquefaction of gases by Lindes method is based on ----------------------- effect. __________

ANSWER
1. (d) 8. (a) 15. (b) 22. (b) 29. (d) 2. (c) 9. (b) 16. (b) 23. (d) 30. True 3. (b) 10. (a) 17 (a) 24. (b) 31. True 4. (a) 11. (a) 18. (d) 25. (a) 32. Flase 5. (c) 12. (d) 19. (c) 26. Flase 6. (e) 13. (b) 20. (b) 27. True 7. (d) 14. (a) 21. (c) 28. (d) 35. (b)

36. (a) Molecules of the same gas are identical in all respects. 37. (a) Flase (b) The molecules are in a state of constant rapid motion. (c) True (c) The molecular collisions are perfectly elastic. 38. (a) tiny solid (b) bombardment, walls (c) average 39. (b) 40. True 41. Flase 42. True 43. (a) 49. (c) 50. (c) 46. volume 47. True 48. 31.1oC 53. (a) 54. (b) 55. Rotational and vibrational energies

5 R+ X 33. = 2 34. Flase 3 R+ X 2

(b) Flase (d) Flase

(d) increase 44. True 45. True 51. (c) 52. (d) 56. Joule - Thomson

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Liquid State A liquid like a gas, has no definite shape and always takes up the shape of the vessel wherein it is placed, however, it has a surface limiting the space occupied and hence a definite volume. The molecules in a liquid have strong cohesive forces like solids but the molecules are not as rigidly fixed as in solids. Liquid is much less compressible and far denser than a gas. The densities of liquid and crystalline phases of the same substance are usually only slightly different. Thus, the liquid state is an intermediate between gaseous and solid states. This, however does not mean that properties of a liquid lie mid-way between that of the solid and gas. In most of the cases, it is found that liquid has some solid like and some gas like properties. Internal Pressure As a result of the Joule Thomson experiment, it has been assumed that molecules attract one another. The attractive forces between the molecules are found to vary inversely as the seventh power of their distance apart and so these forces must be of considerable magnitude when the distances between the molecules are of the order of molecular diameter. This is the case in liquids where powerful forces of cohesion operate which are responsible for the main properties of this form of matter. At very short distances of approach repulsive forces become appreciable between the molecules. A balance between the attractive and repulsive forces may be assumed in the interior of the liquid which gives rise to what is called the internal pressure. The quantity ( E / V )T dV is the change of internal energy resulting from an increase of volume at constant temperature and this may be regarded as a measure of the work done in overcoming the internal pressure ( pi ) during the change in volume of the liquid. Thus,

E pi dV = dV V T
or

-----------------(1)

E pi = ------------------(2) V T So that the internal pressure may be defined by ( 2 ) , in terms of the influence of volume on the internal energy of the liquid. It has been deduced thermodynamically that for any substance E p = T p V T T V
------------------( 3 )

This is called the thermodynamic equation of state. Since the external pressure p is generally small relative to the internal pressure , the latter is some times defined by

p pi = T T V

--------------------( 4 )

The internal pressure can thus be determined by studying the increase of pressure with temperature. The values depend to some extent on the external pressure and on the temperature. The internal pressure of liquids are found to be of the order of 103 atmospheres which indicate that the forces of cohesion in liquids are very large.

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Intermolecular Forces The liquids are characterized by strong cohesion. The forces or interactions, which bind the molecules together are called intermolecular or van der Waals forces. These are of the following types : ( a ) Dipole dipole interaction ( Orientation effect ): When a liquid contains molecules with permanent dipole moment e.g. H Cl , H2O etc., the molecules attract each other by electrostatic attraction. The negative end of one molecule attracts the positive end of another molecule and vice versa ( Fig. 1 ).

Fig. 1 The orientation of molecular dipoles is such that the ends of opposite charges are close to each other while the ends of similar charges are far apart. These interactions are significant even at reasonably large distance and produce orientation effect in the substances. The melting and boiling points of substances are influenced by this type of interaction. The substance with no dipole moment have lower melting or boiling points than polar substances. The dipole dipole interaction leads to a potential energy given by U0 = 2 4 3r 6 kT

where U0 = potential energy; = dipole moment; r = distance of separation of dipoles; k = Boltzmann gas constant; T = absolute temperature. This relation implies that this force is effective at somewhat shorter distance than simple coulombic attraction. This force is mainly responsible for crystal lattice energy of polar substances and must be overcome in the vaporization process.
( b ) Dipole - induced dipole interaction ( Induction effect ) : When a polar molecule approaches a neutral molecule, the dipole of the polar molecule disturbs the electron cloud of the neutral molecule causing a distortion. Thus, polarity is induced in the neutral molecule and the opposite poles attract each other ( Fig. 2 ).

The potential energy of this interaction is given by 2 2 UI = 6 r where = permanent dipole moment; = polarizability of the other molecule and r = distance between the dipoles. Although the dependence of this interaction on distance between the dipoles is same as in the case of dipole dipole interaction, it is usually of much

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smaller magnitude, since is less than 2 / 3kT . For this reason polar and non polar liquids are often immiscible.

Fig.2
( c ) Instantaneous dipole induced dipole interaction ( Dispersion effect ): The non polar molecules also attract each other, although the attractive force is clearly a weak one. The nature of this force was first explained by F. London. In a non polar molecule or atom, the electrons are constantly moving and it may be regarded as an oscillating system of electrical charges. If the electron cloud, at any instant, is even slightly displaced relative to the nucleous or nuclei a small instantaneous dipole developes which causes instantaneous induced dipole in the nearby molecule resulting a small attractive force, called dispersion force or London force.

The potential energy due to dispersion force is given by UD = 3h 2 4r 6 =

where h = Plank constant ; = frequency of oscillations of electron cloud and polarizability of the molecule or atom .

Fig.3 The London forces are present in polar molecules also in addition to other van der Waals forces. The strengths of these forces depend as to how easily the electron cloud in a particular molecule is deformed.
(d) Ion dipole interaction: When an ion interact with a dipole, the interaction is called ion-dipole interaction. The cations attract the negative end of the dipole while anions attract the positive end ( Fig. 4 ) . This arrangement is not ordinarily achieved because it is opposed by thermal motions. Ion-dipole interactions are often important in the solvation processes.

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Fig.4 The appreciable solubility of many ionic solids ( e.g., Na+ Cl- , K+ Br- etc. ) in water is due the fact that the negative ends of water molecules surround the cations ( Na+ or K+ ) and the positive ends surround the anions ( Cl- or Br- ) ( Fig.5 ) . In this way, the lines of electrostatic forces between cations and anions are broken and the ions get solvated and go into the solvent. The potential energy in these interactions depend upon the charge of the ion and the relative orientation of the dipole and for a stable arrangement is given by
U = e r2

where e = charge on the ion ( anion or cation ).

Fig.5
( e ) Ion induced dipole interaction: When an ion approaches a neutral molecule, disturbs the electron cloud of the molecule causing distortion and producing weaker and shorter range attractions. Here the energy of interaction is given by,

U =

e2
2r 4

This energy can not ordinarily supply the energy required for dissolving an ionic substance and consequently such substances are not readily soluble in non polar solvents.
( f ) Hydrogen bonding: The electrostatic attraction that occurs between molecules containing hydrogen covalently bonded to a very electronegative atom ( O, N or F etc. ) containing nonbonding electron pair, is called hydrogen bonding. H2O is the most common molecule that shows hydrogen bonding. It is the strongest of all intermolecular forces including the dipole dipole attractions and London forces.

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Fig.6
(g) Overlap repulsion forces: When the distance between any two atoms, ions or molecules is very short, a repulsive force sets in due to the overlap of electron clouds. This overlap repulsion force is responsible for the steeply rising portion of the potential energy curve at small distance of separation ( Fig. 7 ). The net potential energy of interaction of two non polar atoms or molecules is given by a function of the form, U = - A r-6 + B r-n

where n = 9 to 12. The first term describes an attraction while the second a repulsion. Since the exponent of the second term is greater than that of first term, there will be a distance of minimum potential energy, corresponding to the intermolecular distance in the condensed state.
Caloric Equation Of State An equation connecting the total molar energy of a fluid ( gas or liquid ) with its volume and temperature is called Caloric Equation of State. If E is the total molar energy ( energy per mole ), then

E = Ekinetic + Epotential In an ideal gas, the molar energy is entirely kinetic in nature and depends only on the 3 3 temperature of the gas. Hence, E = Ekinetic . But Ekinetic. = RT . Thus, E = RT 2 2 This is the Caloric equation of state for ideal gas . In a real gas or liquid , intermolecular forces exist, which give rise to potential energy. This depends on intermolecular distance. Thus, the potential energy of a real gas or liquid a depends on volume and is given by , where a is a constant, which depends upon the V a 3 intermolecular attraction. Hence, the total molar energy, E = Ekinetic + Epotential = RT . 2 V This equation is known as Caloric equation of State for a real gas or liquid.
Structure of Liquids Observed compactness and cohesion in liquids indicate their structure to be similar to solids while the comparative ease with which the liquids flow and diffuse indicates a disordered random structure like in gases. X- ray examination of many liquids reveals a certain degree of the order in the arrangement of molecules, though to a lesser degree as compared to solids. The structure of a liquid may be described in terms of radial distribution function ( RDF ) by means of which the X- ray diffraction data on liquids are usually interpreted graphically.

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Radial distribution function ( RDF ) is the probability of finding the number of atoms or molecules i.e., second scattering centers between a distance r and ( r + dr ) irrespective of the angle from an arbitrarily chosen molecule called the reference molecule. For calculating RDF, a series of concentric spheres are drawn around the reference molecule in such a way that the volume interval between two neighbouring spheres is constant. RDF, then is the average number of molecules contained between each spherical shell and thus, is the measure of average particle density as a function of distance from an arbitrary origin. It is calculated to be 4 r2d ( where d is the average density of liquid in atoms or molecules per cc.. If all the intermolecular distances were equally probable i.e., if the liquid were completely devoid of regularity of structure, there would be a continuous scattering of X rays and hence, no diffraction maxima or minima. But a few maxima and minima observed in actual experiments in liquids indicate the existence of regular pattern or order in them. The radial distribution curves for an ideal gas, a liquid and a crystalline solid are shown in Fig. 8. The smooth dashed parabolic line indicates purely random distribution of an ideal gas. The RDF curves for solid are vertical lines, showing regular pattern in the arrangement and distribution of molecules. The maxima and minima in the distribution curve of liquid indicates the intermediate position of liquid state. Very small number of these maxima and minima suggests the existence of a short range order only. It is also clear from this figure that the regularity of ordered structure in liquid is lost beyond 10 , while with solids it persists even at larger distances. Thus, a liquid may be considered to have crystal like structure, except that the well ordered pattern extends over a short range instead of over the entire mass.

Fig.8
Structural Differences between Solids, Liquids and Gases In solids molecules, atoms or ions are tied and arranged in a regular pattern due to very strong cohesive forces and are not free to move about i.e., have no translational or rotational degrees of freedom. In gases the molecules are in chaotic motion and there is no regular pattern in the arrangement of molecules. The liquids are intermediate between solids and gases. Although a regular pattern or order exist in liquids, but the ordered pattern is limited to a short range, instead of over the entire mass. The regularity of ordered structure in liquid is lost beyond 10 . Due to thermal motion, this ordered structure is changing continuously in liquids.

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Models of Liquids There are following four approaches to the liquid state: (1) Cybotatic group model. (2) Kinetic molecular model. (3) Liquid as a modified solid (4) Random packing model. (1) Cybotatic group model : According to this model of liquids suggested by Stewart, a large number of well- ordered groups called cybotatic groups, each containing a few hundred molecules, are embedded in a mass of disordered molecules. These groups are not, however, permanent and there is a dynamic equilibrium between cybotatic groups and disordered molecules.

Cybotatic groups

Disordered molecules

(2) Kinetic molecular model - Liquid as a modified gas : According to this model the liquids resemble gases in all aspects except closely packed molecules with appreciable attraction among them. Above the critical point, there is no distinction between liquid and gaseous states of a substance and the so called fluid state exists. So, the liquid may be treated as a modified gas. (3) Liquid as a modified solid : In solids, there is well-ordered arrangement of molecules throughout the whole mass and each molecule is surrounded by a set of other molecules in a particular symmetrical pattern. On melting the solid expands only about 10 percent in volume or 3 percent in intermolecular spacing. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that in the liquid state a molecule must still remain in the vicinity of some other molecules surrounding it. The ordered arrangement is not , therefore, completely destroyed when the solid changes into a liquid. Thus, a liquid may be regarded as a modified solid. (4) Random packing model : This model was developed by Bernal and Scott and according to this :

(i) The liquid state is a random pack of molecules i.e., the liquid structure is disordered but relatively close-packed. (ii) A pentagonal structure of liquids is assumed to introduce a small disorder factor instead of hexagonal structure as in the solid i.e., only five surrounding atoms to an atom are permitted. (iii) The packing in liquid state is close but still loose. (iv) The packing is greatly affected by repulsive forces whereas there is no influence of attractive forces. (v) This model explains the low and continuously varying coordination number ( ranging between 4 and 11 ) in liquids.

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Liquid Crystals The ordered arrangement of molecules in some substances is so great that crystalline form does not melt directly to liquid phase at all, but first passes through a turbid intermediate stage ( mesomorphic or paracrystalline state ), which at a higher temperature changes to a clear isotropic liquid ( i.e., a liquid whose optical, mechanical, electrical and magnetic properties have the same value in every direction ). The turbid liquid is found to be doubly refracting and gives interference patterns in polarized light like anisotropic crystals ( crystalline solids which have different values of physical properties in different directions). Cholesteryl benzoate, C6H5COOC27H45 was discovered in 1888 with this peculiar property. O. Lehmann ( 1889 ) proposed the name liquid crystals for the turbid liquids exhibiting these unusual optical effects. This term , however, is not satisfactory, as the substances have no crystalline properties and they are true liquids possessing surface tension and ability to flow. Various other terms, e.g., crystalline liquids, anisotropic liquids and paracrystals have been proposed, but the best is probably mesomorphic state ( Greek: intermediate form ).

The temperature at which the solid melts to form turbid liquid is usually called the transition temperature and the higher temperature at which the true isotropic liquid is obtained is called melting point. On cooling the changes take place in the reverse direction at the same temperatures. The substances showing liquid crystal character are highly stable and do not decompose on heating even on high temperatures. Thus, besides solid, liquid and gaseous states, the fourth state of matter to be considered is mesomorphic state.
Examples :

(i) Solid form of p azoxyanisole, CH3O- - N = N-

- OCH3

changes at 116oC to liquid crystal, which is stable to 135oC at which it changes to a clear isotropic liquid. (ii) p- anisalaminocinnamate, CH3O - CH=N -CH= CHCOOC2H5

passes through three distinct paracrystalline phases between 83oC and 139oC. (iii) Cholesteryl bromide behaves rather differently. The solid melts at 94oC to an isotropic liquid which can be supercooled to 67oC where it passes over into a metastable liquid crystalline form. Generally all organic substances having long chains terminating in an active group ,e.g., OR, -COOR and often with a mildly active group ,e.g., - C = C - , - C = N - , - N = NO - , in the middle and para-derivatives only of compounds containing benzene ring display mesomorphism.

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Differences between solids, liquid crystals and liquids

Solids 1 In solids molecules, atoms or ions are arranged in a regular pattern and are not free to move i.e., translatory and rotatory motions are usually absent but particles can vibrate about a fixed position in the orderly crystalline arrangement.

Liquid Crystals Since mesomorphism is exhibited by liquid form of the substances having long chains, the free rotation of molecules is restricted and they tend to arrange themselves parallel to each other forming a number of groups or swarms with definite orientation. Molecules now have freedom of movement in the direction of the length of molecules remaining parallel to each other.

Liquids In liquids, the molecules are not as rigidly fixed as in solids. They have some freedom of motion and move in a random fashion.

Liquid crystals are turbid liquids Solids have a definite shape obtained by melting solids at transition A liquid has no 2 shape and definite volume. point and have no definite shape but a definite but a definite definite volume. volume. Turbid liquids are found to be doubly 3 Crystalline solids, except refracting and gives interference patterns Most liquids are i.e., cubic crystals are anisotropic in polarized light like anisotropic isotropic their physical i.e., their physical properties crystals. Except this property of crystals, properties have like optical, magnetic they are true liquids in all respects. the same value in properties etc., vary in every direction in magnitude according to the liquid. direction of the crystal. These show double refraction and related phenomena.
Classification of Liquid Crystals Liquid crystals can be classified as smectic ( Greek : soap like ), nematic ( Greek : thread like ) ( G. Friedel, 1922) and cholesteric liquid crystals. (i) Smectic Liquid Crystals : Smectic liquid crystals do not flow as normal liquids. They have limited mobility and flow in layers as if different planes or sheets are gliding over one another. The distribution of velocity in different layers is different from that found in true liquid. When spread over a clean glass surface, they form a series of terraces or strata, as shown in Fig. 10. The edges of these terraces often show a series of fine lines even in ordinary light but more clearly in polarized light . The results suggest a structure consisting of a series of planes, one on the top of other. This is supported by the X-ray diffraction patterns by smectic liquids in one direction only. The spacing in this direction, perpendicular to the parallel planes, is little more than the length of a molecule. When examined in polarized light smectic liquids sometimes have a fan-like appearance (focal conics). They are always uniaxial and are not affected by a magnetic field.

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Fig. 10 There are several different categories of smectic phase. The two best known of these are smectic A, in which the molecules align perpendicular to the layer planes, and smectic C, where the molecules are tilted at some arbitrary angle to the normal ( Fig. 11 ) . Ethyl pazoxybenzoate ( t. p. 114oC and m. p. 121oC ), ethyl p-azoxycinnamate ( t. p. 140oC and m. p. 249oC ) and n- octyl p-azoxycinnamate ( t. p. 94oC and m. p. 175oC ) etc. form this type of crystals.

Fig. 11
(ii) Nematic Liquid Crystals : Nematic liquid crystals show near normal flow behaviour. They flow more readily than smectic liquids. Mobile thread like structures can often be seen in thick specimens in polarized light.

The nematic phases are also uniaxial but unlike smectic phases, the axis get oriented in strong magnetic field. Like true liquids, nematic liquids give only diffuse haloes with X- ray, showing the absence of layer structure. p-azoxyanisole (t. p. 116oC and m. p. 135oC ), Anisaldazine ( t. p. 137oC and m. p. 167oC ) , p-methoxycinnamic acid ( t. p. 170oC and m. p. 186oC ) etc. show nematic behaviour.
(iii) Cholesteric Liquid Crystals : Certain optically active compounds show many characteristics of nematic behaviour but at the same time display strong colour effects in polarized light indicating layer structure like smectic liquid crystals. The structure differs from smectic liquid crystals in being very much thicker, viz., 500 to 5000 molecules. Such liquid crystals having some nematic and some smectic characters are called cholesteric liquid crystals. A cholestric liquid crystal consists of a stack of sheets or discs on the top of one another which are tilted slightly so that they form a helix. Cholesteryl benzoate ( t. p. 146oC and m. p. 178.5oC) show cholesteric type of mesomorphism. The lcholesteryl esters from formate to myristate give cholesteric phases but the compounds with higher acid chain length are smectic.

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Compounds with several mesophases. Cholesteryl esters from caprylate to the myristate give smectic liquid on melting which changes sharply to a cholesteric phase at higher temperature and finally a clear liquid is obtained. For example, the three temperatures for myristate are 72o, 78o and 83 oC. A few substances exist in smectic and nematic forms, with a definite transition temperatures and some have more than one smectic phases. Ethyl anisal-p-aminocinnamate, for example, undergoes the following changes, starting with the metastable solid.

Crystal

83 o C

Smectic phase-I

91o C

Smectic phase-II Nematic Phase

118 o C

139 o C

Liquid

Theory of Liquid Crystals The best explanation for the structure of liquid crystals is based on the swarm theory of E. Bose (1909). Since mesomorphism is shown by substances having long chains, the molecules are supposed to be arranged parallel to each other in a large number of groups or swarms. The molecules in one swarm are parallel to one another but the arrangement in one swarm will not necessarily be parallel to that in another (Fig.12 ).

In a sense, therefore, the mesomorphic liquid may be regarded as consisting of a number of small crystals distributed at random. Although, the molecules in the swarms are not arranged as rigidly as in solids and the size of the swarm is not to be regarded as constant. The turbidity of liquid crystals is attributed to the scattering of light by the swarms.

Fig.12 As the temperature is raised the size of the swarms diminishes due to the increased thermal movements of molecules and ultimately at a certain temperature, the swarms become too small to scatter light. The liquid becomes clear. The double refraction due to orientation within the swarms disappear and the liquid becomes isotropic.
Weakness of the swarm theory (i) According to this theory, the clearance of the turbidity should be gradual as the swarms become smaller and smaller with rise in temperature. But in the actual experiments, it is observed that the turbidity of liquids clears off all of a sudden at a particular temperature ( melting point ).

(ii)

It is not clearly understood why certain long chain molecules which might be expected to form liquid crystals do not do so.

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Applications of Liquid Crystals: 1. Most of the industrial lubricants exist in mesomorphic state. In fact, it is believed that their functioning as lubricants is due to their liquid crystalline structure.

2. The food constituents proteins and fats also change into mesomorphic state before digestion and are, therefore, easily assimilated in the body. 3. The nematic mesomorphic state are widely used in liquid crystal displays ( LCD ) e. g. in digital watches, electronic calculators and other electronic instruments. In a twisted nematic LCD, the liquid crystal is placed between two flat conducting glass plates and the entire assembly is placed between two polarizers. In the absence of the electric field the light passes through the polarizers. When an electric field is applied the molecules rotate and the light is blocked displaying dark lines. 4. The cholesteric liquid crystal undergoes a series of colour changes with temperature. These crystals are used as indicators to monitor body temperature or to spot areas of over heating in mechanical systems.
Thermography The method of detection and recording as visual image of variations in the amount of heat being emitted as infra-red radiation from different structures or parts of the body is known as thermography.

Heat produced by cellular metabolism in body, e.g., by malignant cells, is distributed by blood and lymps ( colourless fluid in tissues ) throughout the body is lost by radiation ( 45% ), evaporation ( 25% ) and convection ( 30% ). Heat lost by radiation in the infra-red part of the spectrum can be measured accurately, reducing the heat lost due to evaporation and convection by lowering the temperature of the part of the body being examined before thermography is carried out. A system of mirrors focuses the infra-red emission from the subject on a sensitive detector which converts the emission into an electronic impulse which is displayed on a cathode-ray tube as a thermal image of the area being scanned. Many new thermal imaging systems are also video compatible. On most equipment, area of increased infra-red emission are displayed as white and area of lower infra-red emission as grey or black.
Colour thermography : Colour thermography is achieved by digitization through a micro or mini computer. The display is recorded by photography, using either process or instant film. Inkject computer printers are also used to produce hard copy . Contact thermography : Contact thermography is achieved with nematic or cholesteric liquid crystal detectors. Of particular interest are tilted phases of chiral molecules, which possess permanent polarizations and are thus ferroelectric. The ferroelectric liquid crystals ( FLCs ) respond much more quickly to applied fields than nematics do and can be used to make fast bistable electro-optic devices. They are encapsulated in a flexible film forming one side of an air-inflated pillow . The colour changes are photographed through the transparent window. The detectors are re-usable, losing colour when removed from the skin. Each detector panel is limited to 3 5 oC , so a set of detectors is used to cover the entire

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required temperature range. A portable frame with a camera and flash unit is used to mount them on the skin site. Quantization is poor of this technique but it is inexpensive and portable. It can be used to identify vascular patterns or localized lesions in a qualitative manner.
Uses of thermography : Thermography is used in the detection of various diseases, as mentioned below. 1. Assessment of superficial lymph node or bone involvement in metastatic disease. 2. Detection of malignant disease in the breast. 3. Malignant melanomas are sometimes monitored by infra-red or liquid crystal thermography. A thermal flare around the melanoma is usually indicative of an active lesion with poor prognosis. 4. Assessment of the degree of inflammation in peripheral joint disease and connective tissue disease. 5. Assessment of anti-rheumatic drug therapy and surgery. 6. Monitoring the effects of treatment on soft tissue injuries, algodystrophy etc. 7. Demonstration and monitoring of nerve root lesions and root compression. 8. Assessment of the extent of pressure sores and ulcers. 9. Assessment of burns, e.g., to distinguish between full thickness burns and partial thickness burns. It makes earlier grafting possible, thus saving time and the risk of infection. 10. Demonstration of thermal patterns in the hands in Raynauds disease. 11. Selection of optimum level for amputation in ischaemia. 12. Demonstration of deep vein thrombosis. 13. Investigation of incompetent valves in perforating veins. 14. Non-invasive investigation and evaluation of arterial disease. Seven segment cell One common requirement of digital devices is a visual numeric display for which lightemitting diodes ( LEDs ) and liquid crystal displays ( LCDs ) are frequently used. Because LCD require much less power than LED, LEDs are replaced by LCDs in many digital displays. To display any number, a combination of seven segment cell of LCDs is used ( Fig. 13 ) . The seven segments are arranged in a rectangle of two vertical segments on each side and one horizontal segment on the top, one at bottom and one in the middle bisecting the rectangle horizontally. Individually on or off, these can be combined to produce representations of any digit 0 - 9 .

Fig.13: A seven segment cell displays the digit 4.

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OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. The properties of a liquid lie mid-way between that of the solid and gas. True / False 2. The internal pressure of the order of 103 atmospheres in the liquids indicates small forces of cohesion in the liquids. True / False 3. The forces or interactions, which bind the molecules together are called (a) intramolecular forces (b) interatomic forces (c) intermolecular forces (d) repulsive forces 4. Liquid crystals are (a) a form of crystalline solid (c) isotropic

(b) a form of clear liquid (d) anisotropic.

5. Mesomorphism is displayed by substances having (a) long chains terminating in an inactive group and with a mildly active group in the middle. (b) long chains terminating in an active group and with an inactive group in the middle. (c) ortho- derivatives of compounds containing benzene ring (d) para- derivatives of compounds containing benzene ring 6. Smectic liquid crystals (a) show normal flow behaviour (c) have thread like structures

(b) do not flow as normal liquids (d) are affected by magnetic field (c) cholesteric liquid crystals (d)

7. p- Azoxyanisole form (a) smectic liquid crystals (b) nematic liquid crystals none of the above

8. Nematic liquid crystals have limited mobility and flow in layers. Ture / False 9. Cholesteric liquid crystals display strong colour effects in polarized light. True / False 10. When examined in polarized light nematic substances sometimes have a fan-like appearance. True / False 11. The temperature at which the solid melts to form turbid liquid is called (a) melting point (b) transition point (c) critical point (d) triple point 12. Contact thermography is achieved by digitization through a micro or mini computer. True / False 13. Cholesteric liquid crystal detectors are re-usable. True / False

14. Malignant cells produce a rise in temperature in the overlying skin, because of their

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(a) decreased cellular metabolism (c) decreased infra-red emission

(b) increased cellular metabolism (d) none of the above (d)

15. When an ion interact with a dipole, the interaction is called (a) ion induced dipole interaction (b) induction effect (c) orientation effect ion- dipole interaction

16. Malignant disease in the breast can be detected using the technique of (a) thrombosis (b) thermography (c) thermal change (d) thermometry

Answers
1. False 2.

False

3. ( c )

4. ( d )

(d)

6. ( b )

7.

(b)

8. False 16. ( b )

9. True 10. False 11. ( b ) 12. False

13. True 14. ( b ) 15. ( d )

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Solid State Characteristics of Solids: Solids are characterised by definite shape, definite volume, regular pattern of arrangement of structural units (atoms, ions or molecules), incompressibility, high density, rigidity and mechanical strength due to their closely packed structural units. Types of solids : The solids are of the following types: (a) Crystalline solids: The solids in which structural units are arranged in a definite pattern, constantly repeated, giving a definite geometrical configuration, characteristic of the nature of the substance are called crystalline solids. In a crystal, the arrangement of atoms is in a periodically repeating pattern. These are anisotropic i.e., their physical properties have different values in different directions. Examples: NaCl, KCl etc. (b) Amorphous solids: The solids which have no definite geometrical form are called amorphous solids. These are isotropic i.e., their physical properties have same value in all directions. In amorphous solids, the arrangement of particles are random and disordered. Examples: glass, rubber, plastic etc. (c) Polycrystalline (microcrystalline) solids: The solids in which many microsized crystals are tightly packed together without any specific order are termed polycrystalline solids. Since the micro-crystals are randomly oriented in polycrystalline substances it will appear to be isotropic although each single crystal is anisotropic. Examples: Metals and alloys. Difference between crystalline and amorphous solids: (i) Crystalline solids have a perfect and well ordered arrangement of structural units throughout the entire mass while in amorphous solids, the arrangement of particles is random and disordered. (ii) Crystalline solids are anisotropic while amorphous solids are isotropic. (iii) Crystalline solids possess sharp melting points while amorphous solids do not. (iv) On being cut with a sharp edged knife, crystalline solid gives a clean cut while amosphous solid break irregularly.

It is important to note that the distinction between crystalline and amorphous solids is not absolute. When examined by x-ray methods, the amorphous solids are also found to possess definite crystal lattices. Therefore, from the viewpoint of internal structure, the solids are essentially crystalline i.e., they are aggregates of very small crystals packed together in a more or less random fashion. Thus, solid state refers to a crystalline state. Strictly speaking, only a crystalline material can be considered as a true solid.
Crystal: A crystal may be defined as a homogeneous portion of a solid having a very regular structure bounded by plane faces which make definite angles with each other and having a typical and distinctive symmetry and geometrical form characteristics of the solid substance. Types of Crystalline Solids: Based on the nature of bonding in crystalline solids, these are classified as follows:

(a) Ionic Crystals : In ionic crystals, the positively and negatively charged repeating units are arranged so that the potential energy of the ions in the lattice is minimum. The ion of a given

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sign is bonded through coulombic forces to all the ions of the opposite sign. Ionic crystals possess the following characteristics: These are hard and brittle. (i) (ii) The vaporization energy of ionic substances is relatively higher. (iii) They possess very small vapour pressure. (iv) Their melting and boiling points are high. (v) They are insulators but in molten form conduct electricity. (b) Covalent Crystals: In these crystals, the repeating units are atoms of the same or different kind bonded through electron pair bonds. The most common example is diamond in which each C-atom is surrounded by four carbon atoms tetrahedrally. General characteristics of covalent crystals are: (i) They are extremely nonvolatile and possess very high melting points. (ii) They are hard and incompressible. (iii) They are electrically insulators even above their melting points. (iv) They require high energies to separate them into constituent atoms. (c) Molecular Crystals: In these crystals the repeating units are atoms or molecules bonded by weak van der Waals type forces. General characteristics of such crystals are: (i) These are soft, compressible and can be distorted easily. (ii) They are volatile. (iii) Their melting and boiling points are low. (iv) They are electrical insulators. (d) Metallic Crystals: These crystals are considered to be an arrangement of nuclei with free electrons moving in interstices. These possess the characteristics: (i) Silvery lusture and high reflectivity. (ii) High thermal and electrical conductivity. (iii) They can be easily drawn into wires, hammered into leaves and bent without fracture. Crystallography The branch of science which deals with the study of geomtry, properties and structure of crystals and crystalline substances is known as crystallography.
External Features of Crystals From the external features of the crystals, we can get first hand hint about the nature of the internal structure of crystals. The external features of crystals are as follows: (i) Face: The crystals are bounded by plane surfaces which are arranged in definite pattern. These surfaces are called faces of the crystal (Fig.1). (ii) Edge : The line along the intersection of the two adjacent faces is called the edge (Fig.1). (ii) Form: All the faces of a crystal are said to constitute a form. (iii)Zone and Zone-axis: Faces are found to occur in sets which meet in parallel edges or would do so if the planes of faces were extended. Such a set of faces is known as Zone.A line passing through the centre of a crystal in a direction parallel to the edges of a zone is called zone axis. (iv) Crystal habit: The external shape of the crystal is called the crystal habit.

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(v) Interfacial angle: The angle between the lines perpendiculars to any two adjacent faces of a crystal is called interfacial angle.
Relation between faces, edges and interfacial angles: These elements are inter-related by the following expression: f + c = e + 2 ----(1)

where f = Number of faces c = Number of corners e = Number of edges

Symmetry elements of crystals A crystal may be symmetrical about a plane, an axis or a centre, i.e., on rotating the crystal about that axis or reflection across that plane, the appearance of the crystal remains unchanged. The total number of planes, axes and centre of symmetries possessed by a crystal is termed its elements of symmetry: (i) Plane of symmetry: An imaginary plane passing through the centre of the crystal and dividing the crystal into two parts in such a way that one part is the mirror image of the other, is called plane of symmetry. A crystal can have any number of planes of symmetry. (ii) Centre of symmetry: It is a point in crystal such that any imaginary line passing through this point meet the opposite faces of the crystal at equal distances on either side. A crystal can not have more than one centre of symmetry.

The centre of symmetry is also called the centre of inversion because the crystal structure remains unchanged when the crystal is inverted through the centre of symmetry.

(iii)Axis of symmetry: An axis of symmetry is the imaginary line passing through the centre of the crystal, such that if the crystal is rotated about this line, it presents similar appearance more than once in one complete revolution, i.e., through an angle of 360. If similar appearance occurs twice in one revolution (i.e., after every 180), the axis is called two fold axis of symmetry or a diads. In the same way three fold (triad), four fold (tetrad) and six fold (hexad) axis of symmetry exist if in one complete revolution similar appearance of the crystal occurs three, four and six times respectively. In general, if similar appearance of a crystal is repeated on rotation through an angle of 360/n, around an imaginary axis, the axis is called an n-fold axis. Five fold symmetry does not exist in crystals.
Symmetry Elements of a Cubical Crystal: A cubic crystal has the greatest number (23) symmetry elements as follows:

of

(i)Centre of symmetry (Fig. 2f) (located at the centre of gravity of the cube) = 01

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Fig 2
(ii)Axes of symmery Four-fold axes of symmetry (Fig.2c) Three-fold axes of symmetry (Fig.2d) Two-fold axes of symmetry (Fig.2e) (iii) Planes of symmetry Rectangular planes of symmetry (Fig.2a) Diagonal planes of symmetry (Fig.2b)

3 4 6 3 6

= 13

= 09

Point Groups or Crystal systems: Any crystal will have some combinations of elements of symmetry. These combinations of symmetry elements are called point groups or classes or crystal systems. Theoretically, there can be 32 different combinations of elements of symmetry. These 32 point groups can be conveniently grouped into seven different categories, known as seven basic crystal systems which are given below:
System
Cubic or regular 2 3 Tetragonal Orthorhombic or Rhombic

Axial characteristics
= = = 90 a=b=c = = = 90 a=bc = = = 90 abc

Maximum symmetry
Planes = 9 Axes = 13 Planes = 5 Axes = 5 Planes = 3 Axes = 3

Examples
NaCl, KCL, ZnS, Diamond, Pb, Ag, Au Sn, SnO2 , TiO2, KH2PO4, ZrSiO4 KNO3, K2SO4, BaSO4, PbCO3, Mg2SiO4, Rhombic sulphur Na2SO4.10H2O, CaSO4.2H2O,

Monoclinic

= = = 90 abc

Planes = 1 Axes = 1

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Monoclinic sulphur 5 6 7 Triclinic Rhombohedral or Trigonal Hexagonal 90 abc = = 90 a=b=c = = 90 = 120 a = b c Planes = nil Axes = nil Planes = 7 Axes = 7 Planes = 7 Axes = 7 CuSO4.5H2O, K2Cr2O7, H3BO3 NaNO3, As, Sb, Bi, Quartz, Calcite ZnO, CdS, HgS Graphite, Mg, Zn, Cd

Six of these systems are represented by three crystallographic axes, but one the hexagonal system, is conveniently refered to a set of four axes.
Crystallographic terms: For describing the geometry of a crystal, the knowledge of the following terms called elements of crystal, is essential. (a) Crystallographic axes: In order to describe complete structure of a crystal including planes present in the crystal, relative direction and orientation of the faces, three non-coplanar coordinate axes called crystallographic axes are chosen arbitrarily which meet at a point. Choice of these axes can be done in a number of ways but the best choice is usually the lines either coinciding with or parallel to the edges between the principal faces. These axes are represented by X, Y and Z and the angle between the axes opposite to intercepts are represented by , and respectively (Fig.3).

Fig 3 (b) Standard or unit plane: Any face of the crystal will cut one or more of the three crystallographic axes. The face which cuts all the three axes is called standard or unit plane. The distance of points of intersects of three axes from the origion are called intercepts. The intercepts a, b and c on X, Y and Z axes are generally called crystal parameters. (c) Axial ratio: The ratio of intercepts made by the unit plane on the crystallographic axes is called axial ratio and is represented as a : b : c or a/b: 1 : c/b. In fig.3 OX, OY and OZ represent three crystallographic axes inclined at angles , and . The ABC is the standard plane, which cuts the axes at A, B and C, giving intercepts of length a, b and c on X, Y and Z axes respectively.

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Laws of Crystallography There are three basic laws of crystallography, regarding the forms of the crystals. (1) Stenos law of constancy of interfacial angles. (2) Law of constancy of symmetry. (3) Hays law of rational indices or intercepts. 1. Stenos Law of Constancy of Interfacial Angles: The size and shape of the crystals of one and same substance may vary with the conditions under which crystallization occurs. In spite of the different sizes and shapes of the crystals of the same substance, the interfacial angles between the corresponding faces remain constant. This is called the law of constancy of interfacial angles and was first realized by N. Steno (1666) for quartz crystals. The measurement of interfacial angles in crystals is, therefore, important in the study of crystals. The interfacial angles may change with change in temperature of the crystals.

The instrument which is used for the measurement of interfacial angles is called goniometer.
2. Law of Constancy of Symmetry: This law states that all the crystals of a particular substance always possess same elements of symmetry. 3. Law of rational indices or intercepts (R.J. Hay, 1784): This law states that the intercepts made by any face of the crystal on the crystallographic axes are either (i) same as those of a unit plane (denoted by a, b, c) or (ii) some simple whole number multiples of them, e.g., la, mb and nc etc., where l, m and n are simple whole numbers, or (iii) one or two intercepts may be infinity if the face is parallel to one or two axes.

For example, in Fig.3 the intercepts made by the face LMN are 2a, 2b and 2c which are simple whole number multiples of those of unit plane.
Weiss indices : The intercepts of unit plane on X, Y and Z axes, i.e., crystal parameters are a, b and c respectively. If a face parallel to unit plane cuts the three axes with intercepts x, y and z respectively, then according to law of rational indices x = l.a y = m.b and z = n.c

The coefficients (or multiples) l, m and n are called Weiss indices of the plane. The corresponding plane is described as (l m n) plane. These are generally small whole number. But this is not always true. These may be fractions of whole numbers as well as infinity.
Millers indices (W.H. Miller, 1839): The Miller indices of a face are the reciprocals of Weiss indices (i.e. coefficients of unit intercepts of a, b and c) expressed as integers. Example: Suppose the intercepts made by a plane of the crystallographic axes are 3a, 3b, 2c then (i) Weiss indices are 3, 3, 2 (ii) Reciprocals of Weiss indices 1/3, 1/3, (iii) Multiply reciprocals by the least common factor i.e., 6 to get small whole numbers 2, 2, 3

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(iv) (v)

Hence, Miller indices are 2, 2, 3 In general, Miller indices are denoted by h, k and l. Then the plane is represented by (h k l). Miller indices of crystal faces are, in general, small integers, as well as zero. Miller indices of the standard plane are always 1, 1, 1. These do not define merely, a particular plane, but a set of parallel planes. It is only the ratio of the Miller indices which is of importance, e.g., the (422) plane is the same as (211) plane; (200) plane is the same as (100) plane and so on.

The faces of a cubic crystal represented by Miller indices (100), (110) and (111) are displayed in Fig.4.
Z Z Z

X Y (100)
Fig. 4.

X (110 Y (111 )

Schematic description of (100), (110) and (111) planes.

The face BCEG or any plane parallel to it, has an intercept OG on X-axis but it is parallel to the Y- and Z- axes. If OG=1 (unity) then the Miller indices are reciprocals of (1, , ) i.e., (1, 0, 0). In the same manner ABCD is a (0, 1, 0) plane and CDFE is (0, 0, 1) plane. The diagonal plane AGED will have equal intercepts on OX and OY of unity, with an intercept of on the Z-axis. Hence, this is (1, 1, 0) plane. The plane AGF makes equal intercepts with the three axes, so its Miller indices are (1, 1, 1).

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Example 1. Calculate the Miller indices of crystal planes which cut through the crystal axes at (i) (2a, 3b, c) (ii) (a,b,c) (iii) (6a, 3b, 3c) (iv) (2a, -3b, -3c). Sol. (i) The unit intercepts are a, b, and c a b c

2 1/2 3

3 1/3 2

1 1 6

intercepts (Weiss indices) reciprocals Miller indices

Hence Miller indices are (3 2 6) (ii) a 1 1 1 b 1 1 1 c 1 1 1 intercepts reciprocals Miller indices

Hence Miller indices are (1 1 1) (iii) a 6 1/6 1 b 3 1/3 2 c 3 1/3 2 intercepts reciprocals Miller indices

Hence Miller indices are (1 22) (iv) a 2 1/2 3 b -3 -1/3 -2 c -3 -1/3 -2 intercepts reciprocals Miller indices

Hence Miller indices are (3 2 2 )

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Example 2. Index the corresponding planes, whose intercepts on the crystallographic axes are (i) a, -b, (ii) a/2, b/4, (iii) 2a, 3b, 4c Sol. (i)

Intercepts Weiss indices Reciprocals Miller indices

-a -1 -1
1

-b -1 -1
1

0
0

Hence, the plane is indexed as (11 plane. 0)

(ii) Intercepts
a 2
1 2
2 2

b 4
1 4 4 4

Weiss indices

Reciprocals Miller indices

0 0

Hence, the plane is indexed as (2 4 0) plane. (iii) Intercepts Weiss indices Reciprocals 2a 2 3b 3 4c 4

1 2
6

1 3
4

1 4 3

Miller indices

Hence, the plane is indexed as (6 4 3) plane.

Isomorphism E. Mitscherlich (1819) observed that a pair of salts of similar constitution, e.g., KH2PO4.H2O and KH2AsO4.H2O, in which phosphorus atom of one was replaced by an atom of arsenic in the

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other, had the same crystalline form. To describe this replacement, he used the term isomorphism (Greek: same shape) and the elements were said to be isomorphous. These expressions are now applied more specifically, however, to the crystalline substances rather than to the elements contained in them. As a results of his work on the phosphates and arsenates, Mitscherlish proposed a generalization known as Mitscherlichs law of isomorphism as an equal number of atoms combined in the same manner produce the same crystalline form which is independent of the chemical nature of the combined atoms and determined only by their number and mode of combination. There are, however, many exceptions to this rule and a modified form of this law can be expressed as the substances which are similar in crystalline form and in chemical properties can usually be represented by similar formulae. A better understanding of isomorphism has resulted from the investigation of crystals structure by x-ray methods. In order that two salts may be isomorphous it is not necessary that they should be chemically similar. The conditions of isomorphism are (i) the compounds must have the same formula type (ii) the respective structural units (atoms or ions) need not necessarily be of the same size but their relative sizes should be little different and should have the same polarization properties. The crystals will then have the same type of space lattices with almost identical axial ratios.
Polymorphism Many substances exist in more than onecrystalline form. This phenomenon is known as polymorphism. The resulting shapes of the crystals depend upon the conditions of crystallization, e.g. temperature, pressure, concentration of solution, rate of cooling, etc. In case of elements, the polymorphism is called allotropy, e.g. carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, etc., exist in different allotropic form. Allotropic forms differ from one another in the number and arrangement of the structural units in the crystal lattice. Internal arrangement of the crystals The crystalline substances are characterized by the regular well-ordered arrangement of their constituents (ions, atoms or molecules). The arrangement can be best described in terms of space lattice, unit cell and lattice plane. (a) Space Lattice or Crystal Lattice: A space lattice is defined as an infinite regular three dimensional array of points in which every point has surrounding identical to that of every other point. For example, a two dimensional square array of points is shown in Fig. 5. By repeated translation of two vectors a and b on the plane of paper, we can generate the square array. For this array magnitudes of a and b are equal and can be taken to be unity. These are called the fundamental translation vectors. The angle between them is 90. Select any point in the array and look due north from this point, we will find another point at a distance of 1 unit, along north-east the nearest point at a distance of 2 units and along north north-east, the next nearest point is at a distance of 5 units. As this is true of every point in the array, the array can be called a two dimensional square lattice.

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Fig 5: Two dimensional lattice where the distance between any two points is equal to na ( where n=1,2,3..)

A typical three dimensional arrangement of points i.e. space lattice is shown in Fig. 6. It is characterized by equal distance between the successive points along each of three axes. It must be noted here that a point is an imaginary and infinitesimal spot in space and hence the space lattice is an imaginary concept.

Fig 6
(b) Basis : A crystal structure is formed by associating an identical unit of assembly of particles (ions, atoms or molecules) with every space lattice point. This unit assembly is called the basis. Hence, Crystal structure = Lattice + Basis

The planes and the inter-planar distances, dhkl which are calculated by substituting the values of h, k, and l in equations(4) for SC(simple cube), BCC(body centred cube) and FCC(face centred cube) lattices are shown in Fig. 7.

Fig. 7(i) d100 = a

Fig.7(ii) d110 = a2

Fig.7(iii) d111 = a3

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Fig.7(v) d220 = a/22

Fig.7(vi) d111 = a3

Fig. 7(vii) d200 = a/2

Fig.7(viii) d110 = a2

Fig.7(ix) d222 = a3

Fig. 7 (i) The shaded planes are (100) in the simple cubic lattice. d100 = a.. Fig. 7 (ii) The shaded planes are (110) in the simple cubic lattice. d110 = a2 Fig. 7 (iii) The shaded planes are (111) in the simple cubic lattice. d111 = a3 Fig. 7 (iv) The shaded planes are (200) in the face centred cubic lattice. d200 = a/2 Fig. 7 (v) The shaded planes are (220) in the face-centred cubic lattice. d220 = a/22 Fig. 7 (vi) The shaded planes are (111) in the face-centred cubic lattice. d111 = a3 Fig. (vii) The shaded planes are (200) in the body centred cubic lattice d200 = a/2 Fig. 7 (viii) The shaded planes are (110) in the body-centred cubic lattice. d110 = a2 Fig. 7 (ix) The shaded planes are (222) in the body-centred cubic lattice. d222 = a3
(c) Unit cell: A unit cell is the smallest unit or geometrical portion which when repeated in space indefinitely will generate the space lattice or complete crystal. Thus, a unit cell is the fundamental building block of the lattice. For example, a unit cell is the square obtained by joining four neighbouring lattice points (Fig5). Alternatively, unit cell can be visualized with one lattice point at the centre of the square and with none at the corners (Fig. 5). In three dimensional space lattice A box represents unit cell (Fig. 6).

The number of points per unit cell (N) is given by the expression N= Nc N f + + Ni 8 2 (2)

where Nc = points on the corners, Nf = points on the faces and Ni = point in the interior of the unit cell. The unit cells are of the following types: 1. Simple or Primitive unit cell (P) which have the lattice points at the corners only. 2. Non-Primitive or Multiple Unit cell which have more than one lattice point. These are of the following types: (i) Face-centred unit cell (F) which contains one point in the centre of each face besides the points at the corners of the cell.

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Body-centred unit cell (I) which contains one point at the centre within its body in addition to the points at the corners of the cell. Side-centred or End-centred unit cell (C) which contain points at the centre of any two parallel faces end faces in addition to the points at the corners of the cell.

(d) Bravais Lattices: Bravais (1848) showed that there can be only fourteen (14) different ways in which lattice points can be arranged in a three-dimensional space. These 14 arrangements are known as Bravais lattices. In a cubic system, for example, maximum three kinds of Bravais lattices are possible. These are: (i) Simple or primate cubic (SC) (ii) Face-centred cubic (FCC) and (iii) Body-centred cubic (BCC) lattices. Calculation of number of particles in the unit cells of cubic lattices The number of particles (ions, atoms or molecules) in the unit cell of simple, face-centred and body-centred cubic lattice are calculated as follows: (i) In the simple unit of cell of cubic lattice: In this cell, there is one particle at each corner of the cube and each particle is equally shared between eight unit cubes. Hence the corner particle contributes only 1/8 to each cube. Hence, number of particle in one cell = 8 x 1/8 = 1 (ii) In the face-centred unit cell of cubic lattice: In this cell, there are six face-particles, one on each face and eight corner-particles, one on each corner. The fcc-centred particle is shared equally between two unit cubes and hence contributes only to each cube. Hence, the total number of particles in one face-centred unit cell = (8 x 1/8) + (6 x ) = 1 + 3 = 4 (iii) In the body-centred unit cell of cubic lattice: The body-centred particle belongs to only the single unit cell and contributes 1 to each cell. In addition to this, there are eight corner particles, each contributing 1/8 to each cell. Hence, the total number of particles in a body-centred cubic cell = (8 x 1/8) + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2 Example 3. A metallic element exists as a cubic lattice with edge length of 2.88 . The density of metal is 7.20 g cm-3. Calculate the number of unit cells in 100 g of the metal. Sol.

Volume of unit cell = (2.88 )3 = 23.888 10-24 cm3 100 Volume of 100 g of metal = = 13.889 cm3 7.20 13.889 cm3 3 = 5.814 10 23 Number of unit cells in 13.889 cm = 24 3 23.88810 cm

Example 4. At room temperature, sodium crystallizes in a body-centred cubic cell with edge length, a = 4.24 . Calculate the theoretical density of sodium, if molar mass, Mm of sodium is equal to 23.08 mol-1. n Mm Sol. Theoretical density, e= NA V where n = number of molecules or atoms or ions in a unit cell, Mm = molar mass, NA = Avogadros number and V = volume of the cell.

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For b.c.c. unit cell, n = 2 Volume of unit cell, V = (4.24 )3 = 76.225 10-24 cm3 2 23.08 = 1.0056 gcm-3 Hence, p = 23 24 6.02210 76.22510
Example 5. A certain solid X (atomic mass 27) crystallizes in a fcc structure. The density of X is 2.70 g/cm3. Calculate the edge length a of the unit cell of X. Sol.

Molar volume of x = 27/2.70 = 10 cm3 10 cm3 Volume occupied by one molecule = 23 6.02210 As it is a face-centred cube (fcc), each unit cell contains 4 molecules. Hence, volume of each unit 410 cell = cm3 23 6.02210

If a is the edge length, then volume of each cell = a3 410 = 66.423 10-24 cm3 Hence, a3 = 6.0221023 or a = 4.05 10-8 cm = 4.05
Example 6. Gold has a face-centred cubic lattice with a unit length 4.07 . Its density is 19.3 g/cm3. Calculate the Avogadros number from the data (at. wt. of Au = 197) Sol. Number of atoms in gold fcc unit cell = 4 Let Avogadros number = NA Thus, weight of one Au atom = 197/NA g Weight of one unit cell = 4 (197/NA) g The volume of one unit cell = (4.07 x 10-8)3 cm3 4 (197/NA ) g = 19.3 g/cm3 Hence, density of gold cell = 8 3 3 (4.0710 ) cm 4197 = 6.056 x 1023 NA = 19.3 (4.07108 )3 Example 7. Nickel crystallizes in a face centred cubic crystal, the edge of the unit cell is 3.52 ; the atomic weight of nickel is 58.7 and its density is 8.948/cm3. Calculate Avogadros number. Ans. NA= 6.02 x 1023 Example 8. An organic compound crystallizes in an orthorhombic system with two molecules per unit cell. The unit cell dimensions are 12.05, 15.05 and 2.69 . If the density of the crystal is 1.419 g cm-3, calculate the molar mass of the organic compound. NA V Sol. From equation Mm= n

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(1.419 g cm3 ) (6.0221023 mol1 ) (12.515.05 2.6910-24 cm3 ) 2 -1 = 216.2 gmol

Example 9. An organic compound forms crystals of orthorhombic type with unit cell dimensions of 13.0 x 7.48 x 3.09 nm. If the density of the crystal is 1.315 x 103 kgm-3 and there are six molecules per unit cell, what is the molar mass of the compound?

Ans. 39.7 kg mol-1

Example 10 : Ag crystallizes in a cubic lattice. The density is 10.7 103 kg m-3. If the edge length of the unit cell is 406 pm, determine the type of the lattice.

Sol: Volume of the cell = (406 10-12m)3 Density of Ag = 10.7 103 kg m-3 Mass of the unit cell = 4063 10-36 10.7 103 = 7.1608 10-25 kg = 7.1608 10-22 g 107 g mol1 =1.77681022 g Mass of one atom of Ag = 23 1 6.02210 mol 7.16081022 = 4.03 4 Hence no. of atoms of Ag per unit cell = 1.77681022 Therefore, the lattice is f.c.c. type.
Example 11. The density of TlCl which crystallizes out in a cesium chloride lattice is 7.00 g cm3 . What is the length of the edge of the unit cell? What is the shortest distance between Tl+ and Cl-? (Mm of TlCl = 239.82 g mol-1). Sol. Since TlCl crystallizes out in a cesium chloride lattice which is a body-centred cubic lattice, it contains one molecule of TlCl per unit cell. Hence, volume of the unit, V = Mm n 239.821 = = 56.88191024 cm3 23 NA 7.006.02210 Length of the edge of unit cell = 3.8458 10-8 cm 3 Hence, shortest distance between Tl+ and Cl- = 3.8458108 = 3.33 10-8cm 2 Example 12. The edge of the unit cell of KCl is 6.29 x 10-10 m and the density of KCl is 1.99 x 10-3kg m-3. If the KCl unit cell is face centred cubic and contains 4K+ and 4Cl- ions per unit cell, then calculate the number of K+ ions in one kg of KCl. Sol. Given edge of the unit cell of KCl 6.29 x 10-10m; density of KCl = 1.99 x 103kg m-3 Volume of the unit cell = (6.29 x 10-10)3m3 Hence weight of one unit cell = (6.29 x 10-10)3 x 1.99 x 103kg 1 1 kg of KCl contains = unit cells. 10 3 (6.29 10 ) 1.99 10 3

Since each unit cell contains 4 K+ ions, therefore, the number of K+ ions per kg of KCl

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4 1 = 8.077 10 24 3 (6.29 10 ) 1.99 10

10 3

Lattice Planes or Net-Planes: All the points in a space lattice can be included in a set of (e) parallel and equally spaced planes, known as lattice planes. Such a set of planes may be chosen in a large number of ways. The distance between two successive planes is represented by hkl or interplanar spacing in a crystal system is represented by the symbol, dhkl and in a cubic tetragonal and orthorhombic crystal systems, it is given by the expression

1 h k l = + + .3 2 (dhkl) a b c where h, k, l = Millers indices. For cubic system, a = b = c, so this equation becomes a dh,k,l = 2 2 2 1 ..4 (h + k + l ) 2 where a = unit cell edge length The ratio of inter-planar distances of different faces in the three cubic lattices are: Simple cube d100:d110:d111 = 1:1/2:1/3 = 1:0.707:0.577 Face centred cube d200 : d220 : d111 = 1:0.707:1.1547 Body-centred cube d200:d110:d222 = 1:414:0.577
Example 13. Calculate the interplanar spacing (dkl) for a cubic system between the following sets of planes: (a) 110 (b) 111 (c) 222. Assume that a is the edge length of the unit cell. a Ans: Using equation dkl = 2 2 2 1 (h + k + l ) 2 a a a d110 = 2 2 2 1 = 1 = 2 2 2 (1 +1 + 0 ) 2 a a a d111 = 2 2 2 1 = 1 = 3 (1 +1 +1 ) 2 32 a a a and d222 = 2 2 2 1 = 1 = 2 3 (2 + 2 + 2 ) 2 (12) 2 Example 14: The parameters of an orthorhombic unit cell are a=50 pm, b=100 pm, c=150 pm. Determine the spacing between the (123) planes.
h k l = + + Sol. 2 (dhkl ) a b c 1
2 2 2

1 2 3 1 = + + =3 2 (d123 ) 50 pm 100 pm 150 pm 50 pm 1

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1 3 50 pm = or d123 = = 28.87 pm d123 50 pm 3

Example 15. The density of Li metal is 0.53 g cm-3 and the separation of the (100) planes of the metal is 350 pm. Determine whether the lattice is f.c.c. or b.c.c. Mm (Li) = 6.941 g mol-1 Sol. Density of Li = 0.53 g cm-3 = 530 kg m-3 a a For the cubic system, dhkl = = = 350 pm 2 2 2 2 h +k +l 1 + 02 + 02

n=

NA a3 (530 kg m3 ) (6.0221023 mol1 ) (3501012 m)3 = =1.97 2 Mm 6.941103 kg mol1

Since, we know that for a f.c.c. lattice, n = 4 and for a b.c.c. lattice, n = 2. Hence, lithium has a b.c.c. lattice.
Example 16. The only metal that crystallizes in a primitive cubic lattice is polonium which has a unit cell side of 334.5 pm. What are the perpendicular distances between planes with Miller Indices (110), (111), (210) and (211)? a Sol. For a primitive cubic lattice dhkl = 2 2 2 1 (h + k + l ) 2

Given a = 334.5 pm
d110 = 334.5 (1 +1 + 0 )
2 2 2
1 2

334.5 334.5 = = 236.56 pm 1 1.414 22

d111 =

334.5 (12 +12 +12 ) 334.5 (22 +12 + 02 ) 334.5 (2 +1 +1 )

2 2 2
1 2 1 2

334.5 334.5 = =193.13 pm 1 1.732 32 334.5 334.5 = =149.6 pm 5 2.236

d210 =

1 2

d211 =

334.5 334.5 = =136.56 pm 6 2.4495

Example 17. Pd crystallizes in f.c.c. form. Its density is 11.9 gm/cm3. Calculate the distance between two consecutive 111 planes. Mass number of Pd = 106.4 Sol. Since Pd crystallizes in a f.c.c. form, the number of atoms of Pd in a unit cell = 4; density = 11.9 gm/cm3; Mass number of Pd = 106.4

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106.4 4 = 5.939 10 23 cm 3 23 11.9 6.022 10

a = 59.39 10 24 = 3.9015 10 8 cm a 3.905 10 8 d 111 = = = 2.2526 10 8 cm 1.732 3

(f) Atomic Radius (r):In simple or primitive cubic cell, the two adjacent corner atoms are supposed to touch each other. In b.c.c. cell, the atom at the centre of the cube is supposed to touch corner atoms. In f.c.c. cell, the atom at the face-centred is supposed to touch its adjacent corner atoms. The atomic radius may thus be calculated by applying simple geometry shown below: a (i) Simple or primitive cubic cell r=a/2 or r = 4 . 4 3a a (ii) Body-centred cubic cell r= or r = 3 . 4 4 2a a (iii) Face-centred cubic cell r= or r = 2 . 4 4

Face centred cube d200 : d220 : d111 =

1 1 1 1 2 =1: = 1:0.707:1.1547 :2 : : 2 2 3 2 3

Body-centred cube d200:d110:d222 =

1 1 1 1 = 1:414:0.577 : : 2 =1: 2 : 2 2 3 3

Example 18. Copper has f.c.c. structure. Its interatomic spacing is 2.54. Calculate (a) the atomic radius and (b) lattice constant for Cu. Sol. Interatomic spacing, 2r=2.54 2.54 Hence atomic radium, r = =1.27 2 9 In a f.c.c. structure, r= 2 . 4 4r 41.27 Or a = = = 3.59 2 1.414 Example 19. Aluminium has a f.c.c. structure having density as 2700 Kg m-3 and atomic weight as 27. Calculate its radius. Sol. Given P=2700 kg m-3 = 2.7 g cm-3 ; Atomic wt. Am=27; Na =6.022x10-23 mol 1 ; n=4

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1 n A.Wt. 4 27 3 24 8 = a = = (66.423 10 ) 3 = 4.05 10 cm = 4.05 23 P N 6.022 10 2.7 A

Example 20. Copper has f.c.c. structure with atomic radius as 1.278. Calculate its density (At. Wt. of Cu = 63.5) a 4r 4 1.278 Sol. For f.c.c. structure, r = 2 . or a = = = 3.615 = 3.615 10 -8 cm 4 1.414 2 n At. Wt. 4 63.5 = = 8.928 cm -3 = 8.928 10 3 kgm 3 Hence density = 3 23 8 3 NA a 6.022 10 (3.615 10 ) Example 21. Ni has a f.c.c. structure. Its density is 8.8 gm/cm3. Find out the closest distance between two Ni atoms. Mass no. of Ni = 58.71. Sol. Since Ni has a f.c.c structure, number of Ni atoms in unit cell, n = 4; Density,l=8.8 gm/cm3; Mass number of Ni=58.71; M n 58.71 4 = V = a3 = m Hence, volume of a unit cell, N A 8.8 6.022 10 23 = 4.4315 10 23 cm 3 = 44.315 10 24 cm 3

or a = 44.315 10 24 = 3.5387 10 8 cm The closest distance between two Ni atoms

= a 3.5387 10 8 cm = = 2.5026 10 8 cm = 2.5026 10 -10 m 1.414 2

Packing Fraction and Empty Space in the Closest Packing: In the closest packing, (g) spherical balls must have some vacant space in the crystal. The fraction of the total volume of the unit cell occupied by the atom(s) is known as packing fraction.

(i)

In simple or primitive cubic cell, there is only one atom per unit cell.
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4 3 4 a a3 r = = 3 3 2 6 3 Volume of one unit cell = a a3 /6 = = 0.5236 = 52.36% Hence, packing fraction = a3 6 and vacant space in the cell = 1-0.5236 = 0.4764 = 47.64% Volume of an atom = (ii) In body-centred cubic cell, there are two atoms per unit cell.

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4 8 3a 3 3 Volume of two atoms= 2 r3 = 4 = 8 a 3 3 3 3 a 3 =0.6802=68.02% Hence, paking fraction= 8 3 = a 8 and vacant space in the cell=10.6802=0.3198=31.98% (iii) In face-centred cubic cell, there are four atoms per unit cell.
3

4 16 2a 2 3 a Volume of four atoms = 4 r3 = = 3 3 4 8 2 3 a 2 =0.7405=74.05% Hence, packing fraction = 6 3 = a 6 and vacant space in the cell = 10.7405=0.2595=25.95%
Coordination Number (CN) : The number of nearest neighbour particles that a particle (h) has in a crystal is called its coordination number.

(i) In a simple cubic unit cell, each particle has 6 equally spaced nearest neighbour particles. Thus, the CN = 6 (ii) In a body-centred cubic unit cell, the particle at the centre of the cell is surrounded by 8 nearest particles situated at the corners of the cube. Thus, CN = 8 (iii) The two arrangements of closest packed layers are hexagonal close-packed structure (hcp) and cubic close-packed (ccp) or face-centred cubic structure (fcc). In each of these structures, every sphere is in contact with twelve others; six in its own layer, three in the layer above and three in the layer below. Thus, the CN = 12
X-ray Crystallography The determination of internal crystal structure with the help of x-rays is called x-ray crystallography. Max Von Laue (1912) suggested that crystal can act as grating to x-ray i.e., xray might be diffracted by the crystals, because wavelength of x-rays is of the same order (10-8 cm) as the interplanar distances in crystals. This idea was confirmed by W.L. Bragg and others. The observation has proved to be highly useful in determining the structures and dimensions of crystals as well as in the study of a number of properties of x-rays themselves. Braggs Law and Derivation of Braggs Equation for the Diffraction of X-rays by crystal Lattice In 1913 W.L. Bragg and W.H. Bragg were the first to develop a practical and simple way of analysis of crystal structure using x-ray diffraction. They pointed out that: The x-ray diffracted from atoms in the crystal planes obey the laws of reflection. (i)

(ii)

The reflection of x-rays can take place only at certain angles which depend on the wavelength of x-rays and the interplanar distances in the crystals.

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The two rays reflected by successive planes will be in the phase if the extra distance travelled by the second ray is an integral multiple of wavelength. Bragg developed a mathematical equation between the wavelength of X-rays, the interplanar distance in the crystal and the angle of reflection. This equation is called Braggs equation.

Derivation of Braggs equation A crystal may be considered to be made up of a number of parallel equidistant atomic planes aa, bb, cc, etc. as shown in Fig. 8. Two successive atomic planes are separated by a distance d. Let the X-rays of wavelength falls on the surface of the crystal, at an angle . Some of the rays will be reflected at the same angle. Some of the rays will penetrate and suffer reflections from successive planes. If the waves reflected from the inner lattice planes of the crystal will be in phase, the intensity of the reflected beam will be maximum. If a photographic plate is placed to receive the reflected rays, diffraction pattern will be obtained.

Fig 8 In the Fig. 8 for a wave front suffering reflection from the planes aa and bb, the path difference is given by: Path-difference = CB + BD But for diffraction maxima, path difference of two ways = n where n is an integer. Hence, CB + BD = n .......................(1) Geometry shows that CB = BD = ABsin..(2) From (1) and (2), it follows that 2ABsin=n.......................................(3) But AB = d, Hence, 2dsin = n.............................(4) This is known as Bragg equation. Thus, if , and n are known, the inter planar distance (d) can be calculated and hence crystal structure can be derived. The angle 2 is called the diffraction angle.

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Example 22. Calculate the angles at which first, second and third order reflections are obtained from planes 500 pm apart, using X-rays of wavelength 100 pm. Sol. (i)

For first order reflection n = 1 and the Braggs equation is 2dSin = 100 pm 1 o =Sin1 = Sin 1 = Sin (0.1)=5 44 2d 2500 pm (ii) For second order reflection n = 2 and the Braggs equation is 2dSin = 2 2100 pm 2 1 o or =Sin1 = Sin1 = Sin (0.2)=11 32 2d 2500 pm (iii) For third order reflection n = 3, and the Braggs equation is 2dSin = 3 3100 pm 3 1 o or =Sin1 = Sin1 = Sin (0.3)=17 28 2d 2500 pm

Example 23. The density of NaCl at 25C is 2.163 x 103 kg m3. When X-rays from a palladium target having a wave length of 58.1 pm are used, the 200 reflection of NaCl occurs at an angle of 5.91. Calculate the number of Na+ and Cl- ions in the unit cell. Sol. 2dhklSinhkl = n

For first reflection n = 1 d200 = 58.1 pm 58.1 pm = = = 281.77 pm 2 Sin 200 2 Sin 5.910 2 0.1031

Also for the cubic system, d200 = a 2 +0 +0

2 2 2

a a = 4 2

So that a = 2 d200 = 2 x 281.77 = 563.53 pm Mm(NaCl) = 58.5 g mol-1 = 58.5 x 10-3 kg mol-1 d = 2.163 x 103 kg m-3; Na = 6.023 x 1023 mol-1 n= NA a3 2.163103 kg m3 6.0221023 (563.531012 )3 m3 = = 3.985 4 Mm 58.5103 kg mol+-1

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Example 24. HgCl2 crystallizes in orthorhombic lattice. Using X-rays of wavelength 154 pm, the first order reflections from (100), (010) and (001) planes of HgCl2 occur at 725, 328 and 1013 respectively. If the density of the crystal is 5.42 g cm-3, calculate the dimensions of the unit cell and the number of HgCl2 molecules per unit cell. [Mm(HgCl2] = 271.5 g mol-1 Sol. For first order reflection, n = 1,

2 dhkl Sin hkl = For orthorhombic system,

2 2

h k l = + + 2 (dhkl ) a b c 1
2 2

1 0 0 1 = + + = 2 (d100 ) a b c a 1

or d100=a=

2 154 pm = = 593 pm 2 Sin 100 2 Sin 70251 154 pm 154 pm = =1275 pm 2 Sin 010 2 Sin 3o 28

Similarly d010=b=

And d011=c=

154 pm 154 pm = = 434 pm 2 Sin 001 2 Sin 10o13

Number of molecules in unit cell, n= NA V (5.42 g cm3 ) (6.0221023 mol1 ) (5931275 4341030 cm3 ) = = 3.945 4 Mm 271.5 g mol1

Since n=4, therefore 4 molecules of HgCl2 per unit cell.

Example 25. The first order reflection of x-ray for a crystal plane occurs at a glancing angle 7.5 with the wavelength 0.75 x 10-10m. Find out the interplaner distance. Sol. The interplanar distance, d=

0.751010 m 0.751010 m = = = 2.8741010 m o 2 Sin 2Sin 7.5 2 0.1305

Example 26. The distance between two consecutive 110 planes of a crystal is 1.678 x 1010m. What will be the glancing angle for an x-ray of wave length 0.65 x 10-10 m incident on the planes for first order reflection? Sol. Given d110=1.6781010 m, =0.651010 m, n=1

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10.651010 m = 0.1937 21.6781010 m

Hence, 110=Sin1 0.1937=1110=11.17

Example 27. the glancing angle for the first order X-ray reflections is 11.2 and the interplanar distance is 2.01 x 10-10m. What is the wavelength of the x-ray used? = 2dsin 2 2.01 10 10 msin11.2 = = = 2 2.01 10 10 m 0.1942 Sol. n 1 = 0.78 10 10 m Example 28. KNO3 crystallizes in orthorhombic system with the unit cell dimensions a = 542 pm, b = 917 pm and c = 645 pm. Calculate the diffraction angles for first-order X-ray reflections from (100), (010), and (111) planes using radiation with wave length = 154.1 pm. Sol. We know that 2dnklSin = n and for an orthorhombic system
h k l = + + 2 (dhkl ) a b c 1
2 2 2

1 d1002

1 0 0 1 = + + = 542 917 645 542

d100

= a = 542 pm

Similarly d010 = b = 917 pm and d 111 = 378 pm For first order reflection, n = 1 and = 154.1 pm
Sin 100 = 1154.1 pm 1154.1 pm = 0.142; Sin 010 = = 0.084 2542 pm 2917 pm 1154.1 pm = 0.2038 2378 pm

and Sin 111 =

Hence, 100 = 810 010 = 449 and 111 =1146

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Laues Method A simple arrangement for the apparatus used in Laues method is shown in Fig. 9. A beam of Xrays of known wavelength, after passing through a narrow hole of a lead shield is allowed to fall upon the crystal placed on an adjustable mount. Every atom in the path of X-rays reflect some of the rays at certain angles. The X-rays strike the photographic plate placed at some distance from the crystal. The photographic plate shows on development spots of different size and intensity characteristics of the crystal. From the analysis of these photographs the crystal structure can be determined.

Fig 9

Power method In this method the crystalline material contained in a capillary tube is placed in the camera containing a film strip (Fig. 10). The sample is rotated by means of a motor. The X-rays of known wavelength fall on the sample after passing through the gap between the ends of the of the film. Since the powdered sample contains small crystals arranged in all orientations, the Xrays will be reflected from each lattice plane at the same time. The reflected X-rays will make an angle 2 with the original direction. From the geometry of the camera, can be calculated for different crystal planes.

Fig 10
Structures of sodium chloride, potassium chloride and cesium chloride crystals According to Braggs equation, 2dsin = n

For a given wavelength X-rays and a given order of reflection, n and are constant and hence the above equation becomes d 1/sin

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In order to find out the type of the cubic lattice in the given crystal, the angles at which intensities of reflection are maximum, for different orders for different planes are studied and the values of d100, d110 and d111 are calculated.
(a) Structure of NaCl: In case of sodium chloride (NaCl, rock salt), the first order reflections from (100), (110) and (111) faces using K line from palladium anti-cathode are 5.9, 8.4 and 5.2 respectively. Hence the ratio 1 1 1 1 1 1 d100 : d110 and d111 = : : = : : o o o sin 5.9 sin 8.4 sin 5.2 0.103 0.146 0.091

d100 : d110 and d111 = 1:0.704:1.14=1:

1 2 : 2 3

This experimental ratio of interplanar distances is the same as that theoretically predicted from face-centred cubic lattice. Hence sodium chloride has face-centred cubic lattice (d = 2.819 , a = 5.636 )

Fig. 11 The structure of NaCl crystal is really composed of two interpenetrating FCC lattices, one composed of Na+ ions and other of Cl- ions. The positions of Na+ ions and Cl- ions in cubic lattice of sodium chloride are emphasized in Fig. 11. The black dots and circles in Fig. 11 represent the centres of Na+ and Cl- ions respectively. Notice in Fig. 11 that: 1. In the face-centred cubic lattice of NaCl, Na+ and Cl- ions are arranged alternatively in all directions. 2. 3. Each Na+ ion is surrounded by six octahedrally arranged Cl- ions and each Cl- ion is surrounded by six octahedrally arranged Na+ ions, in three dimensions. Each unit cell of sodium chloride consists of 14 Na+ one at each of the eight corners and one in the middle of each of the six faces, and 13 Cl- ions one at the center and twelve at the middle of each edges, or 14 Cl- ions and 13 Na+ ions. The eight Na+ particles at the corners are shared equally by eight cubes meeting at each corner. 77

Similarly, each face centred particle is shared equally between two unit cells. So, the number of Na+ particles in one cell = 8 1/8 + 6 = 1 + 3 = 4. Similarly, one Clparticle at the centre belongs exclusively to the unit cell and the other twelve are each equally shared between four cubes meeting at the edges. So, the number of Clparticles in one unit cell = 1 + 12 = 1 + 3 = 4. Thus, four Na+ ions and four Clions i.e. four NaCl molecules are associated with each unit cell of length of a = (2d) and the volume a3 = (8d3 ). 4. The structure of sodium chloride is said to have 6:6 coordination because Na+ ions have a coordination number of 6 and the Cl- ions also have a coordination number of f6.
(b) Structure of KCl (Sylvine): Potassium chloride is isomorphous with sodium chloride. The first order reflection from (100) plane occurs at 5.30, so that d100 (KCl) sin 5.9o = =1.11 d100 (NaCl) sin 5.30o

Since the volume of a small lattice cube is (d100)3, it follows that if KCl and NaCl have the same crystal structure, the quantity (1.11)3 = 1.37 should give the ratio of the molecular volumes of the two salts. The experimental value of 1.39 suggests that the space lattices of the chlorides are in fact same, i.e. face centred cubic lattice. X-ray diffraction studies, however, show that KCl has simple cubic lattice. The ratio, 1 1 1 1 1 d(100) :d(110) :d(111) = : : =1: : o o o sin 5.38 sin 7.61 sin 9.38 2 3 is in full agreement with that calculated for a simple cubic structure. The anomaly in the structures can be explained when it is realized that scattering power of an atom or an ion is governed by the number of extra-nuclear electrons. In KCl, K+and Cl- ion possess the same number of electrons (18 in each), hence, their scattering power will be equal. Consequently, X-rays can not distinguish them. The first order of reflection from (111) planes is extinguished due to interference and hence show a simple cubic unit instead of face centred cubic lattice. The edge length of the unit cell is 6.2930 .
(c) Structure of cesium chloride (CsCl): X-ray diffraction results show that cesium chloride has a body-centred cubic structure. In its crystal lattice each Cs+ ion is located at the centre of a cube at whose corners are ions of the other kind, i.e. Cl- ions and its coordination number is 8. In the same way, the coordination number of Cl- ions is also eight. In fact, the lattice could be redrawn with the Cl- ions exchanged for Cs+ ions. The structure of cesium chloride is, therefore, said to have 8:8 coordination. The unit cell of cesium chloride contains 8 1/8 = 1 Cl- and 1 Cs+ ion, i.e., one molecule of CsCl. Thus, each ion has eight nearest neighbours of the other kind.

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Fig 12 OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (1) The solids which have no definite geometrical form are called (a) Crystalline solids (b) Polycrystalline solids (c) Amorphous solids (d) None of the above (2) Crystalline solids possess melting points. (3) Since the micro-crystals are randomly oriented in a polycrystalline substance, it will be (a) anisotropic (b) isotropic (c) None of the above (4) A space lattice is defined as a finite array of points in three dimensions in which every point has surroundings identical to that of every other point in the array. True or False (5) Bravis lattices are of types. (6) Laws of crystallography are (i).. (ii). (iii).. (7) The instrument used to measure the interfacial angies is called (8) The total number of elements of symmetry possessed by a cubic crystal are: (a) 9 (b) 13 (c) 23 (d) 7 (9) The rectangular planes of symmetry in a cubic crystal are: (a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 3 (10) The basic crystal systems are of the type: (a)32 (b)7 (c)13 (d)9 (11) The intercepts made by any of the crystal on the crystallographic axes are called crystal.. (12) The Miller indices are: (a) coefficients of crystal parameters

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(b) equal to the crystal parameters (c ) reciprocals of Weiss indices expressed as integers (d) none of the above (13) The Miller indices for the face having intercepts a/2, b/4, are: 1 1 (a) , , (b) 2,4,0 2 4 2 4 (d) None of the above (c) , , 0 a b (14)The plane, whose intercepts on crystallographic axes are: a, -b, c is: (a) 1 T 1 (b) 1 1 1 (c ) 1 _1 1 (d) T T T (15)The ratio of the interplanar spacing of the planes (100), (110) and (111) for simple cubic lattice is: 1 2 1 1 (a) 1 : : (b) 1 : : 2 3 2 3 1 (c) 1 : 2 : (d) 1 : 2 : 3 3

(16)The wavelength of x-rays are the order of: (a) 10-9 cm (b) 10-8 cm -10 8 (c ) 10 cm (d) 10 cm (17) According to Braggs equation, the interplanar distance(d) is proportional to: 1 (a) sin (b) sin 1 (c) (d) sin 2 sin 2 (18) Sodium chloride has a: (a) simple cubic lattice (b) body-centred cubic lattice (c) face-centred cubic lattice (19) The interplanar distance dhkl ratio is 1:0.707:0.577, identify the cubic lattice. (20) For a crystal system, abc, = = =900. Identify the system. (21) CsCl has a body-centred cubic structure. What is the coordination number of Cs+? (22) NaCl has a face-centred cubic structure. How many Na+ and Cl- ions are there in the unit cell?

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8 6 Hint : + + 0 = 4 8 2 (23) A compound alloy of gold and copper crystallizes in a cubic lattice in which gold atoms occupy the lattice points at the corners of a cube and the copper atoms occupy the centers of each of the cube faces. What is the formula of the compound. (Hint: 8/8 = 1 Au atom and 6/2 = 3 Cu atoms per unit cell. Hence the empirical formula is AuCu3). (24) CsCl has a b.c.c.structure. How many Cs+ and Cl- ions are there in the unit cell? (25) The 8:8 type of packing is present in (a) CsCl (b) NaCl (c) CuCl2 (d) KCl (26) A unit cell has 4 atoms. The type of cell is (a) Simple or Primitive (b) Face-centred (c) Body-centred (d) End-centred (27) Braggs Law is given by the equation (a) n = dSin (b) n = 2Sin (c) = 2dSin (d) n = 2dSin (28) In a face-centred cubic cell an atom at the face centre is shared by (a) 4 unit cells (b) One unit cell (c) 2 unit cells (d) 8 unit cells (29) The ratio of radius of the atoms to the lattice parameter for fcc unit cell is (a) 1:2 (b) 2:1 (c) 1:2 (d) 1:4 (30) Which of the following is an amorphous solid? (a) Diamond (b) Graphite (c) Glass (d) Common salt (31) The number of Cl- ions surrounding each Na+ ion in NaCl crystal is (a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 6 (32) The number of atoms in a fcc unit cell is (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 3 (33) Each unit cell of NaCl consists of 13 Na+ ions and (a) 13 Cl-ions (b) 14 Cl- ions (c) 6 Cl- ions (d) 8 Cl- ions (34) The ability of a given substance to assume two or more crystalline structures is called (a) isomorphism (b) polymorphism (c) isomerism (d) amorphism (35) An example of covalent crystal is (a) LiF (b) KCl (c) CsCl (d) Diamond (36) The unit cell of a KCl lattice is 81

(a) fcc (b) bcc (c) simple cubic (d) End-centred cubic (37) Each Cs+ ion in CsCl lattice is surrounded by (a) 2 Cl- ions (b) 6 Cl- ions (c) 8 Cl- ions (d) 4 Cl- ions (38) In a body centred cubic cell, the central atom touches (a) 4 atoms (b) 5 atoms (c) 8 atoms (d) 2 atoms (39) KH2PO4.H2O and KH2AsO4.H2O are: (a) polymorphous (b) amorphous (c) isomorphous (d) isotropic (40) The relation between faces, edges and corners of a crystal is (a) f + e = c + 2 (b) f + c = e + 1 (c) f + c = e + 2 (d) f + 2 = c + e (41) The crystalline solids are (a) anisotropic (b) amorphous (c) isotropic (d) polytropic (42) The fraction of the total volume occupied by atoms in a bcc cell is 2 3 (a ) ( b) (c) (d ) 4 6 6 8 (43) The atomic radius in a simple cubic cell of edge a is 3 2 3 a (a ) a ( b) a (c) a (d ) 4 4 8 2 (44) In a body-centred cubic cell, an atom at the corner is shared by (a) 2 unit cells (b) 8 unit cells (c) 1 unit cell (d) 4 unit cells (45) The volume occupied by an atom in a face-centred cubic cell is a 3 2 3 3a 3 2a 3 a (d ) (c ) (a) (b) 6 8 6 6 (46) In a body-centred cubic lattice, the ion A+ occupies the centre while the ion B- occupies the corners of the cube. The formula of crystal is (a) AB8 (b) AB2 (c) AB (d) AB4
Answers 1(c) 2 Sharp 3 (b) 4 False 5(14) 6 (i) Law of constancy of interfacial angles (ii) Law of symmetry (iii) Law of rationality of indices 7 Goniometer 8 (c ) 9 (d) 10 (b) 11 parameters 12 13 (b) 14 (a) 15 (b) 16 (b) 17 (b) 18 (c ) 19 simple cubic lattice 20 Rhombic 21 (8) 22 Na+ = 4, Cl- = 4 23 AuCu3 24 Cs+ = 1, Cl- =1 25 (a) 26 (b) 27 (d) 28 (c ) 29 (c ) 30 (c ) 31 (d) 32 (c ) 33 (b) 34 (b) 35 (d) 36 (a) 37 (c ) 38 (c ) 39 (c ) 40 (c ) 41 (a) 42 (d) 43 (d) 44 (b) 45 (b) 46 (c )

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