Nickel and aluminum both have FCC crystal structures. Which of the following statement is correct about packing factor of their unit cell?

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Nickel and aluminum both have FCC crystal structures. Which of the following statement is
correct about packing factor of their unit cell?
Atomic mass of Ni> Atomic mass of Al
Atomic radius of Ni< Atomic radius of Al
a. The unit cell of nickel has a higher packing factor than the unit cell of aluminum
b. The unit cell of nickel has a lower packing factor than the unit cell of aluminum
c. The unit cell of nickel has the same packing factor as the unit cell of aluminum
d. Provided information is not enough to make a judgment
 
 
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