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The unit cell of tungsten is a face-centred cube having a volume of 31.699`( A^(∘))^ (3)` . The atom at the centre of each face just touches the atoms at the corners. Calculate the radius and atomic volume of tungsten.

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the radius and atomic volume of tungsten given that it has a face-centered cubic (FCC) structure with a volume of 31.699 ų. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Calculate the edge length (a) of the unit cell.** The volume of the unit cell (V) is given by the formula: \[ V = a^3 \] ...
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