Silver iodide crystallizes in the zinc blende structure. The separation between nearest-neighbor cations and anions is approximately
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Silver iodide crystallizes in the zinc blende structure. The separation between nearest-neighbor cations and anions is approximately 325 pm, and the melting point is 558 °C. Cesium chloride, by contrast, crystallizes in the structure shown in Figure 13.14.
Even though the separation between nearest-neighbor cations and anions is greater (348 pm), the melting point of cesium chloride is higher (645 °C). Explain.
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