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How can the density of a crystal be determined using X-ray...
How can the density of a crystal be determined using X-ray diffraction data?
Options
- ABy measuring the crystal's refractive index
- BBy calculating the volume of the unit cell and knowing the molar mass
- CBy analyzing the crystal's color and opacity
- DBy measuring the crystal's magnetic properties
Correct answer
B. By calculating the volume of the unit cell and knowing the molar mass
Step-by-step solution
The density of a crystal can be determined using X-ray diffraction data by calculating the volume of the unit cell and knowing the molar mass.