Question

Statement: The coordination number of a face-centred atom in a unit cell is equal to $12$.

State whether the given statement is true or false

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

In face centred structure, the coordination number of an atom is 12.
Each atom is surrounded by 4 atoms in its own plane, 4 above the plane and 4 below the plane.