Which of the following contribute to the arrangement of ions in the unit cells of an ionic solid?
I.The empirical formula
II.The relative radii of the ions
III.The shape of polyatomic ions
A) I and II only
B) II and III only
C) I and III only
D) I only
E) I, II, and III

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The arrangement of ions in an ionic solid's unit cell is influenced by the empirical formula, which dictates the ratio of ions, the relative radii of the ions, which affects how they pack together, and the shape of polyatomic ions, which can influence the geometry of the lattice.

Which of the Following Contribute to the Arrangement of Ions