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Practise Problems on 'The number of atoms in a unit cell'- Solid State

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Question 1

Question

Calculate the number of unit cells in 5.5 g of Magnesium (Mg) if it crystallizes in a Hexagonal close packed structure (hcp). (Atomic mass of Mg = 24 g/mol, Atomic Number of Mg= 12)

Answer

3.450 x 1022

6.901 x 1022

2.300 x 1022    

1.380 x 1023