Calculate the number of atoms per unit cell of an element having a molar mass of $92.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ and a density of $8.6 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ forming a cubic unit cell structure. Given $[a^3 \times N_{A} = 21.5 \ cm^3 \ mol^{-1}]$.

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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