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Which of the following metals exhibits minimum packing efficiency in its cubic system?

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Question

Which of the following metals exhibits minimum packing efficiency in its cubic system?

Options

  • Polonium

  • Niobium

  • Silver

  • Magnesium

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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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