Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 11 - Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids - Questions & Problems - Page 511: 11.45

Answer

X-ray diffraction refers to the scattering of X-rays by the units of a crystalline solid. The scattering, or diffraction, patterns produced are used to deduce the arrangement of particles in the solid lattice. The typical wavelength of X-rays range from 0.01 to 10 nm.

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X-ray diffraction refers to the scattering of X-rays by the units of a crystalline solid. The scattering, or diffraction, patterns produced are used to deduce the arrangement of particles in the solid lattice. The typical wavelength of X-rays range from 0.01 to 10 nm.
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