Which of the following contributes) 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

Question

Which of the following contributes) 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

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The arrangement of ions in the unit cells of an ionic solid is influenced by the empirical formula, which determines the stoichiometry of the ions; the relative radii of the ions, which affects how closely the ions can pack together; and the shape of polyatomic ions, which can influence the overall structure of the crystal lattice.

Which of the Following Contributes) to the Arrangement of Ions