Ferrous oxide has a cubic structure and each edge of the unit cell is $5.0 \ \mathring{A}$. Assuming the density of the oxide is $4.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$,calculate the number of $Fe^{2+}$ and $O^{2-}$ ions present in each unit cell ($M_w$ of $FeO = 72 \ g/mol$).

  • A
    Four $Fe^{2+}$ and four $O^{2-}$
  • B
    Two $Fe^{2+}$ and four $O^{2-}$
  • C
    Four $Fe^{2+}$ and two $O^{2-}$
  • D
    Three $Fe^{2+}$ and three $O^{2-}$

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