The formula for the determination of the density of a unit cell is:

  • A
    $\frac{a^3 \times N_A}{Z \times M} \ g \ cm^{-3}$
  • B
    $\frac{Z \times M}{a^3 \times N_A} \ g \ cm^{-3}$
  • C
    $\frac{a^3 \times M}{Z \times N_A} \ g \ cm^{-3}$
  • D
    $\frac{M \times N_A}{a^3 \times Z} \ g \ cm^{-3}$

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