Number of atoms in FCC gold cube

In summary, the question is asking for the ratio of surface atoms (Ns) to atoms per volume (Nv) in a gold FCC (face-centered cubic) lattice, given the length of the cube (L) and the parameter of the FCC lattice. The total number of atoms in a unit cell is 4, with 1/8 of an atom at each corner and 3/2 of an atom in the center. The volume of the cube is L^3 and the volume of the unit cell is a^3, so dividing the two gives the number of units in the cube. Multiplying by 4 gives the number of atoms in a cubic volume, Nv = 4L^3/a^3.
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nour halawani
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Hello i need help in this question

it is given that the radius of a gold atom sphere is 144.2 pm, gold is

packed in an FCC manner

Give the ratio Ns/Nv as a function of L (gold cube side) and a parameter

of FCC latice, knowing that Ns is the number of surface atoms and Nv is

the number of atoms per volume.

thank you
 
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what i am thinking is:
in a unit cell we have 1/8 x 8 corner atoms = 1 atom and in the center of each phase we have 1/2 x 6 = 3 then the total number of atoms will be 4
atoms per unit = 4
volume of the cube is L^3 and volume of the unit is a^3 so if we want to know how many units are there in this cube we can divide the volume of the cube over the volume of the unit cell and we will have L^3/a^3
and if we multiply them by 4 which is the number of atoms per unit we will have the number of atoms in a cubic volume Nv= 4L^3/a^3

now talking about the surface is the thing confusing me
counting the atoms in unit cell is it 2 coming from 4 corners shared by 4 cells which is 1/4 x 4 and 1 center atom and by this we will have 2 atoms or my thinking is not reasonable?
 

Related to Number of atoms in FCC gold cube

What is the formula for calculating the number of atoms in a FCC gold cube?

The formula for calculating the number of atoms in a FCC gold cube is N = (4 * n^3) / 3, where N is the total number of atoms and n is the number of atoms on each side of the cube.

What is the FCC crystal structure?

The FCC (face-centered cubic) crystal structure is a type of atomic arrangement in which the atoms are arranged in a cube shape with one atom at each corner and one atom in the center of each face. This structure is commonly found in metals, including gold.

How many atoms are in a gold cube with a side length of 1cm?

If the gold cube has a side length of 1cm, then n = 1cm / (sqrt(2) * a), where a is the atomic radius of gold (0.1442nm). Plugging this into the formula, we get N = (4 * (1cm / (sqrt(2) * 0.1442nm))^3) / 3 = 5.26 * 10^22 atoms.

What is the significance of knowing the number of atoms in a gold cube?

Knowing the number of atoms in a gold cube is important for understanding the properties and behavior of gold at the atomic level. It can also be useful for various applications, such as in materials science and engineering.

How does the number of atoms in a gold cube compare to other materials?

The number of atoms in a gold cube will vary depending on the size of the cube, but in general, gold has a higher number of atoms compared to other materials due to its high atomic weight. For example, a gold cube with a side length of 1cm will have approximately 5.26 * 10^22 atoms, while a similar sized cube of aluminum will only have about 3.3 * 10^22 atoms.

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