Comparing two FCC metals, one with melting temperature of 857 ºC and one with melting temperature = 1284 ºC, which would you expect to have a larger fraction of vacant sites (Nv/N) at a temperature one degree below their respective melting points?  Write down answer in about 4 sentences, and include all relevant quantities to make your point.

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Comparing two FCC metals, one with melting temperature of 857 ºC and one with melting temperature = 1284 ºC, which would you expect to have a larger fraction of vacant sites (Nv/N) at a temperature one degree below their respective melting points?  Write down answer in about 4 sentences, and include all relevant quantities to make your point.

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