Answer:
a) The element is Manganese (Mn)
b) The element is Zirconium (Zr)
Explanation:
The step by step analysis and explanation is as shown in the attachment
The interaction between the atoms is due to number of electrons in the valence shell
Answer:
(a) The unit cell edge length <u>0.421 nm</u>
Explanation:
Lets calculate -:
Given -
density = 
Molecular weight of MgO = 24.31 +16

Avagadro number = 
In rock salt structure , there are four anions and four cations , hence Z=4 (Number of formula per unit cell)
Now, using the formula -

![a=[\frac{ZM}{N_Ad}]]^\frac{1}{3}](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=a%3D%5B%5Cfrac%7BZM%7D%7BN_Ad%7D%5D%5D%5E%5Cfrac%7B1%7D%7B3%7D)
Now, putting the given values


= 0.421 nm
<u>Hence , the unit cell edge length = 0.421 nm </u>
B.5 as the electronic configuration is 2.5. 2 on the first shell abd 5 on the valency or most outer sgell.