What is the Correct Crystal Lattice Structure?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying the correct crystal lattice structure based on a test question that includes multiple-choice options. The scope includes conceptual understanding of crystal lattices and their characteristics.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the question regarding the crystal lattice structure, noting a lack of prior discussion in class and uncertainty about the correct answer.
  • Another participant asserts that the correct answer is "Face centered cubic with an octahedral hole."
  • A third participant critiques the thread's placement in the forum, suggesting it should be in the homework section and indicating that the original poster (OP) did not show effort in attempting to answer the question.
  • Some participants seek clarification on the precise question being asked, with one suggesting it may relate to the definition of crystal lattice structure.
  • Another participant points out that there are 14 different crystal lattices (the Bravais lattices) and argues that none of them contain an octahedral hole.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the correct answer to the question, with multiple competing views presented regarding the nature of crystal lattice structures and the appropriateness of the thread's placement in the forum.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the question's clarity and the requirements for answering it, indicating potential limitations in the information provided by the OP.

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what is this

answer choices:
a. Primitive cubic with an octahedral hole
b. Body centered cubic with an octahedral hole
c. Face centered cubic with an octahedral hole
d. None of the above
e. Not enough information to determine

We didn't talk about this in class, and this was a question on a test...this picture is in our textbook, but not in reference to what it is. I think it was something along the lines of "determine the chemical formula"...but anyway, I am at a total loss here.
 
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nb c; Face centered cubic with an octahedral hole, is correct
 
Sigh. It is in a wrong forum (should be in homework section), OP didn't show any effort to answer the problem (required by the rules), and the only other post is giving the final answer (instead of guiding the OP to an answer). I should warn you both and delete the thread. Please read the forum rules.
 
What is the precise question?
 
DrDu said:
What is the precise question?
maybe, what is the Crystal lattice structure
 
janhaa said:
maybe, what is the Crystal lattice structure

Well then, there are 14 different crystal lattices (the Bravais lattices) and none of them has a hole, even less an octahedral one.
 

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