Question

In the crystal of $CsCl,$ the nearest neighbours of each $Cs$ ion are.

• A. Six chloride ions
• B. Eight chloride ions
• C. Six $Cs$ ions
• D. Eight $Cs$ ions

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Eight chloride ions

Answer 2

Each $Cs^{+}$ in $CsCl$ is surrounded by eight $Cl^{-}$ and each $Cl^{-}$ in $CsCl$ is surrounded by eight $Cs^{+}$.