Answer:
The atomic weight of the metal is 58.7 g/mol
Explanation:
Given;
density of the metal sample, ρ = 8.91 g/cm³
edge length of the face centered cubic cell, α = 352.4 pm = 352.4 x 10⁻¹⁰ cm
Volume of the unit cell of the metal;
V = α³
V = (352.4 x 10⁻¹⁰ cm)³
V = 4.376 x 10⁻²³ cm³
Mass of the metal in unit cell
mass = density x volume
mass = 8.91 g/cm³ x 4.376 x 10⁻²³ cm³
mass = 3.899 x 10⁻²² g
Atomic weight, based on 4 atoms per unit cell;
4 atoms = 3.899 x 10⁻²² g
6.022 x 10²³ atoms = ?
= (6.022 x 10²³atoms x 3.899 x 10⁻²² g) / (4 atoms)
= 58.699 g/mol
= 58.7 g/mol (this metal is Nickel)
Theerefore, the atomic weight of the metal is 58.7 g/mol
