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Formula of a compound from the positions of its atoms in a cubic unit cell

This type of question, asked 3 times: 9 May 2024 S1, 11 Apr 2026 S2, 13 Apr 2026 S1. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    9 May 2024 S1

    91
    A compound made of elements A and B forms fcc structure. Atoms of A are at the corners and atoms of B are present at the centres of faces of cube. What is the formula of the compound?

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  2. Question 2

    11 Apr 2026 S2

    18
    In a fcc arrangement of A and B atoms in which 'A' atoms are at the corners of the unit cell and 'B' atoms are at the face centers. One of the 'A' atoms is missing from one corner in unit cell. What is the simplest formula of a compound ?

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  3. Question 3

    13 Apr 2026 S1

    18
    A compound formed by elements A and B crystallizes in a cubic structure where A atoms are at the corner of the cube and B atoms are at the center of the cube. What is the formula of the compound?

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