Question

The number of atoms per unit cell in a body centered cubic structure is ____________.

Options

• 4

• 1

• 6

• 2

Answer 1

The number of atoms per unit cell in a body centered cubic structure is 2.

Explanation:

`"8 corners" xx 1/8 "per corner atom" = 8 xx 1/8` = 1 atom

1 body centre atom = 1 atom

So total no. of atoms per unit cell is 2.