Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the coordination number of face centered cubic structure?
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OSSC Soil Conservation Extension Worker Official Paper II 11 Feb 2022
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : 12
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 12.
Key Points
- The coordination number in a face-centred cubic (fcc) structure is 12.
- In an fcc structure, each atom is surrounded by 12 equidistant neighbouring atoms.
- The coordination number is defined as the number of nearest neighbours of an atom.
- Face-centred cubic structures are common in metals like aluminium, copper, and gold.
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