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Which of the following is correct regarding diad axis of symmetry?

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A unit cell of calcium fluoride has four calcium ions. The number of fluoride ions in the unit cell is
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In calcium fluoride, having the fluorite structure, the coordination numbers for calcium ion Ca2+ and fluoride ion F- are
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The contribution to the total current in a semiconductor, due to electrons and holes are 0.75 and 0.25 respectively. The drift velocity of electrons is 32 times that of holes at this temperature. Then the ratio between electron concentration and hole concentration is
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Define Anisotropy. Distinguish between crystalline solids and amorphous solids.
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The barrier potential of a p-n junction depends on:
a type of semi-conductor material
b amount of doping
c temperature
Which one of the following is correct?
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Consider an ionic solid MX, with NaCl structure. Construct a new structure Z, whose unit cell is constructed from the unit cell of MX, following the sequential instructions given below. Neglect the charge balance.

(i) Remove all the anions X, except the central one.

(ii) Replace all the face centered cations M, by anions X.

(iii) Remove all the corner cations M.

(iv) Replace the central anion X, with cation M.

The value of number of anionsnumber of cations in Z is _____.
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The material that soften on heating to finally flow like a liquid is _____.
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The cubic unit cell structure of a compound containing cation M and anion X is shown below. When compared to the anion, the cation has smaller ionic radius. Choose the correct statement(s).

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Given below are two statements. One is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Sharp glass edge becomes smooth on heating it up to its melting point.

Reason R: The viscosity of glass decreases on melting.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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An intrinsic semiconductor is converted into n-type extrinsic semiconductor by doping it with:-
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The radius of K+ is 133 pm and that of Cl- is 181 pm. The volume of the unit cell of KCl expressed in 10-22 cm3 is:
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Which of the following statements is true with regards to crystalline solids?