In case of diamond that follows ZnS structure, the number of carbon atoms per unit cell is _______

Answer

8

Explanation

In ZnS no. of atoms of Zn = 4 no. o atoms of `S^(2)=4`. In diamond both `Zn^(+2) & S^(-2)` are occupied by .C. atom, therefore` no. of carbon atoms per unit cell = 8.