A certain metal M crystallizes in a lattice described by a body-centered cubic (bcc) unit cell. The radius r of M atoms has been measured to be 158.pm .Calculate the lattice constant a of a crystal of M .Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits, and be sure it has the correct unit symbol.

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A certain metal

M

crystallizes in a lattice described by a body-centered cubic (bcc) unit cell. The radius

r

of

M

atoms has been measured to be

158.pm

.Calculate the lattice constant

a

of a crystal of

M

.

Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits, and be sure it has the correct unit symbol.

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