A Metal Crystallizes in a Face-Centered Cubic Lattice

question 32

Multiple Choice

A metal crystallizes in a face-centered cubic lattice.The radius of the atom is 214 pm and the density of the element is 2.63 g/cm³.What is the identity of the metal?

• A) Ni
• B) Yb
• C) Cu
• D) Ca
• E) Sr

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