Chapter 10: Problem 85
The density of aluminum is $$2.7 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3} ; \text { that of silicon is } 2.3 \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}$$ Explain why Si has the lower density even though it has heavier atoms.
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