The edge length of the unit cube of diamond is 356.7 pm and…

Chemistry Solid State General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

The edge length of the unit cube of diamond is 356.7 pm and this cube contains 8 carbon atoms. Calculate:

the distance dc-c between carbon atoms, assuming them to be spheres in contact;

the fraction of the total volume that is occupied by carbon atoms.

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154.4 pm 0.34

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