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Terne, Originally an Alloy of Lead (Pb; R = 154

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Terne, originally an alloy of lead (Pb; r = 154 pm, fcc) and tin( Sn; r =140 pm) , appears to contain approximately 7 tin atoms for every 16 lead atoms.Which of the following statements regarding the alloy is correct?


A) It is probably an interstitial alloy with tin occupying some of the octahedral holes.
B) It is probably an interstitial alloy with tin occupying some of the tetrahedral holes.
C) It is probably an interstitial alloy with tin occupying some of the cubic holes.
D) It is probably a substitutional alloy.
E) It is approximately 70% Pb and 30% Sn.

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