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The percentage of empty space in a body centred cubic arrangement is ______. - Chemistry

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The percentage of empty space in a body centred cubic arrangement is ______.

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  • 74

  • 68

  • 32

  • 26

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Solution

The percentage of empty space in a body centred cubic arrangement is 32.

Explanation:

Packing efficiency for bcc arrangement is 68% which represents total filled space in the unit cell. Hence, empty space in a body centered arrangement is 100 – 68 = 32%.

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Chapter 1: Solid States - Exercises [Page 4]

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