A cubic solid is made up of two elements X and Y. Atoms Y are present at the corners of the cube and atoms X at the body center. What is the formula of the compound ?
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No. Of Y atoms = 1/8 . 8 = 1
No. Of B atoms = 1
Therefore the formula is YX.
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Atoms of Y occupy the corners of the cube.
=> Number of Y atoms in a unit cell = 8 x 1/8 = 1
The atom of X occupies the body centre.
=> Number of Y atoms in a unit cell = 1
Therefore, the ratio of the number of X atoms to the number of Y atoms;
X : Y = 1 : 1
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