Q22 / 164 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Solid State

How many number of atoms are there in a cube based unit cell having one atom on each corner and two atoms on each body diagonal of cube?

  • A
    8
  • B
    6
  • C
    4
  • Correct answer
    D
    9

Solution

There are four body diagonals. Atoms on the body diagonals are not shared by any other unit cell.

Contribution by atoms on corners = 8 × 1 8 = 1

Contribution by atoms on body diagonal = 2 x 4 = 8

∴     Total number of atoms = 1 + 8 = 9.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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