Crystallographic analysis of an unknown metal sample indicates that it crystallizes in a cubic close-packed arrangement with a radius of 144.5 pm. Based on the data tabulated below, what is the identity of the unknown? Metal Density (g/cm3) Ag 10.5 Cu 8.96 Rh 12.4 Sr 2.64

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Crystallographic analysis of an unknown metal sample indicates that it crystallizes in a cubic close-packed arrangement with a radius of 144.5 pm. Based on the data tabulated below, what is the identity of the unknown?

Metal Density (g/cm3)
Ag 10.5
Cu 8.96
Rh 12.4
Sr 2.64
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