The smallest part of a crystal lattice showing all the properties of a crystal is called a _.
Correct answer: B. Unit cell
- A. Crystallite
- B. Unit cell
- C. Unit crystal
- D. Monomer
Explanation
A unit cell is the smallest unit of any crystal lattice. Unit cells keep repeating and making a whole lattice by generating repeatedly in different directions. So, the answer is B.
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