NEETChemistrySolid State
How is the atom at the body center of a body-centered cubic (bcc) unit cell positioned with respect to the unit cell?
Options
- AIt partially belongs to the unit cell.
- BIt entirely belongs to the unit cell.
- CIt is shared among neighboring unit cells.
- DIt is located outside the unit cell.
Correct answer
B. It entirely belongs to the unit cell.
Step-by-step solution
The atom at the body center of a body-centered cubic (bcc) unit cell entirely belongs to the unit cell in which it is present, as mentioned in the paragraph.