Number of Atoms in Unit Cell — Prelims Questions
A metal crystallizes in a face-centered cubic (FCC) lattice. How many atoms are effectively present in one unit cell of this metal?
An element has a body-centered cubic (BCC) structure. If the atomic radius is , what is the relationship between the edge length () of the unit cell and ?
An element (atomic mass ) crystallizes in a structure having 8 atoms at the corners and 1 atom at the body center of its unit cell. The density of the element is . If the edge length of the unit cell is , what is the correct expression for Avogadro's number ()?
Which of the following unit cells has the highest number of effective atoms (Z)?
An ionic compound forms a cubic unit cell where A ions are at the corners and B ions are at the face centers. What is the empirical formula of the compound?
A compound forms a hexagonal close-packed (HCP) structure. What is the effective number of atoms (Z) in its unit cell?