For a metal that crystallizes in a body-centered cubic unit cell,what percentage of the space in the cell is occupied by the metal atoms?
A) 47%
B) 62.4%
C) 68%
D) 77%
E) 87%

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In a body-centered cubic (BCC) unit cell, the packing efficiency is approximately 68%. This is calculated based on the volume occupied by the atoms in the unit cell compared to the total volume of the unit cell.

For a Metal That Crystallizes in a Body-Centered Cubic Unit