What is the coordination number for simple cubic/primitive system? 10 8 6 12
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The question is asking for the coordination number for a simple cubic or primitive crystal system, with multiple choice options provided.
Answer
6
The final answer is 6
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The final answer is 6
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In the primitive cubic (or simple cubic) structure, each atom is in contact with 6 neighboring atoms, thus the coordination number is 6.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the simple cubic structure with body-centered cubic (BCC) or face-centered cubic (FCC), which have different coordination numbers.
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