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The number of atoms contained in a fcc unit cell of a monoatomic substance is
ChemistrySolid StateJIPMERJIPMER 2012
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 6
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The correct answer is: 4
In a fcc unit cell, the number of corner atoms
$=8 \times \frac{1}{8}=1$
( $\because$ Each corner is shared with 8 other unit cells) The number of face atoms $=6 \times \frac{1}{2}=3$ Thus, the total number of atoms per unit cell $=1+3=4$

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