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What determines whether tetrahedral or octahedral voids are occupied in a close-packed structure?
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Options:
  • A The chemical formula of the compound
  • B The size of the anions
  • C The size of the cations
  • D Both B and C
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Both B and C
Whether tetrahedral or octahedral voids are occupied in a close-packed structure depends on both the size of the anions (usually larger ions) and the size of the cations (usually smaller ions) in the compound.

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