substance is made of elements X, Y and Z. In the unit cell of the compound, X atoms        occupy corners of the unit cell, Y atoms occupy center of faces of unit cell and Z atoms        occupy edges of the unit cell. Determine the simplest formula of the substance.       A. XY3Z4     B. XY3Z   C. XY2Z3   D. XY3Z2   E. XY3Z3

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A substance is made of elements X, Y and Z. In the unit cell of the compound, X atoms

       occupy corners of the unit cell, Y atoms occupy center of faces of unit cell and Z atoms

       occupy edges of the unit cell. Determine the simplest formula of the substance.

 

 

  A.

XY3Z4

 

  B.

XY3Z

  C.

XY2Z3

  D.

XY3Z2

  E.

XY3Z3

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