An element with a molar mass $27 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$ forms a cubic unit cell. Calculate the number of atoms present in a unit cell if the density of the metal is $2.7 \text{ g cm}^{-3}$. Given: $[a^3 \times N_A = 40 \text{ cm}^3 \text{ mol}^{-1}]$

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $6$

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