Question

What does the term coordination number in ionic crystals refer to?

A. the number of like-charged ions surrounding a particular ion
B. the total number of valence electrons in an atom
C. the number of oppositely charged ions surrounding a particular ion
D. the number of atoms in a particular formula unit

Answer 1

Yes, C is right

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Answer 2

C. The number of oppositely charged ions surrounding a particular ion

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