Q3(a). Density of silver from its powder XRD pattern
Silver crystallizes in cubic form. The powder XRD pattern of silver recorded using Cu Kα (1.541 Å) exhibited first six lines at 2θ values of 38.16°, 44.34°, 64.52°, 77.48°, 81.64° and 98.00°. Determine the density of silver in g/cm³. Given: Atomic weight of Ag = 108 g/mol.
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The free solution for 2022 answers questions 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10, the ones picked in its time plan. Question 3 is answered in full in the Geo-Scientist Chemistry Paper III, 2021 to 2025 book, with every part of every paper.
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Chemistry Paper III: Model Answers 2021 to 2025
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All parts of Question 3
- 3(a) Density of silver from its powder XRD pattern15 marks
- 3(b) Lead in petrol: direct and indirect methods10 marks
- 3(c) Fuel and oxidant for two flames in AAS5 marks