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Gold crystallizes in a face centered cubic lattice. If the length of the edge of the unit cell is 407 pm, calculate the density of gold as well as its atomic radius assuming it to be spherical. Atomic mass of gold = 197 amu.

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the density of gold and its atomic radius based on the given information. Let's break down the solution step by step. ### Step 1: Gather Given Information - Type of lattice: Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) - Edge length (A): 407 pm (picometers) - Atomic mass of gold: 197 amu ### Step 2: Convert Atomic Mass to Grams ...
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