Question

A compound is formed by element A and B has a cubic structure in which A atoms are at the corners of the cube
and B atoms at the face centres. Derive the formula of the compound. Also give the formula if one A atomis missing
from the corner.

Answer 1

compound differs from a mixture, in which bonding among the atoms of the constituent substances does not occur. In some situations, different elements react with each other when they are mixed, forming bonds among the atoms and thereby producing molecules of a compound. In other scenarios, different elements can be mixed and no reaction occurs, so the elements retain their individual identities. Sometimes, when