Solid State Question 221

Question: The number of atoms present in unit cell of a monoatomic substance of simple cubic lattice is

[Pb. PMT 2004]

Options:

A) 6

B) 3

C) 2

D) 1

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In a simple cubic structure $ z=\frac{1}{8}\times 8 $ (atoms one at a corners) $ z=1 $