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Question

The diameter of a K atom is 235 pm Shown below are 2 different ways to pack the atoms.

Two arrangements of K atoms in a simple cubic unit cell for density comparison.

Identify which arrangement would lead to a greater density for K if the packing is extended to three dimensions.

Accepted Answer

Arrangement ii

Answer

Arrangement i

Answer

Neither

The diameter of a K atom is 235 pm Shown below are 2 different ways to pack the atoms. Identify which arrangement would lead to a greater density for K if the packing is extended to three dimensions.