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if a metal has a bcc crystal structure, the coordination number is 8,because `:`

A

each atom touches four atoms in the layer above it, four in the layer below it and none in its own layer.

B

each atom touches four atoms in the layer above it, four in the layer below it and one in its own layer.

C

two atoms touch four atoms in the layer above them, four in the layer below them, and none in their own layer.

D

each atom touches eight atoms in the layer above it, eight in the layer below it and none in its own layer.

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Each atom touches four atoms in the layer above it, four in the layer below it and none in its own layer.
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