Which unit cell contains the least atoms?
A)fcc
B)bcc
C)sc
D)both fcc and bcc
E)None of the above, as fcc, bcc, and sc contain the same number of atoms.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sc (simple cubic) unit cell contains the least number of atoms, which is 1. The bcc (body-centered cubic) unit cell contains 2 atoms, while the fcc (face-centered cubic) unit cell contains 4 atoms. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Which Unit Cell Contains the Least Atoms