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Question
Which of the following metals exhibits minimum packing efficiency in its cubic system?
Options
Polonium
Niobium
Silver
Magnesium
MCQ
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Solution
Polonium
Explanation:
Polonium has minimum packing efficiency as it forms a simple cubic structure with a packing efficiency of about 52%. Other metals have higher packing efficiencies with bcc or fcc structures.
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