Crystals are formed by ions, atoms, and molecules having an internal pattern that is ___________ and ___________.
A
irregular, non-repeating
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B
regular, repeating
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C
regular, non-repeating
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D
none of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B regular, repeating In crystalline solids, the atoms, ions or molecules are arranged in an ordered and symmetrical pattern that is repeated over the entire crystal. The smallest repeating structure of a solid is called a unit cell, which is periodically repeated in three dimensions on a lattice.