How Many Atoms to Draw in an FCC Lattice Problem?

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The discussion centers on calculating the number of atoms in a face-centered cubic (FCC) lattice. Participants confirm that the (100) plane corresponds to the YZ plane and discuss the atom arrangement, noting that there are four corner atoms and one atom at the center of a face. A suggestion is made to draw at least ten atoms for clarity in the solution. The conversation emphasizes the importance of visual representation in understanding crystal structures. Overall, the thread highlights key aspects of FCC lattice geometry and visualization techniques.
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haruspex said:
Isn't (100) the YZ plane?
See images at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_index.
Yes. So isn't there 4 atoms at the corner and an atom in the centre of a face?
 
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It would by all right, but you should draw at least 10 atoms.
 
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