What is defined as the number of atoms surrounding an atom in a crystal lattice and indicates how tightly the atoms are packed together?
A) The unit cell
B) The radius of the cubic cell
C) The coordination number
D) The area of the cubic cell
E) The atoms themselves

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Coordination number is defined as the number of atoms surrounding an atom in a crystal lattice and indicates how tightly the atoms are packed together. The other options do not accurately describe the definition of coordination number.

What Is Defined as the Number of Atoms Surrounding an Atom