What is the smallest part of the crystal that has the three-dimensional pattern of the whole lattice called?

Unit cell

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Three-dimensional

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Molecule

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Atom

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Electron

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The correct option is A Unit cell
A unit cell is the smallest part of a crystal, it has a three-dimensional pattern of the whole lattice. The repetitive pattern of the unit cell will produce the entire crystal lattice. A unit cell has the overall symmetry of the crystal.

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