Question

The smallest group of particles in a crystal that retains the shape of the crystal is called the

A.cube
B.unit cell
C.cage
D.crystal lattice

Answer 1

The answer is B. Unit cell.
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Answer 2

The correct answer is B.unit cell

Step-by-step explanation:

An unit cell is an arrangement of particles (atoms, ions or molecules) in a crystal structure. The repetition of the unit cell reproduces the complete crystalline structure of the solid. Depending on how are located the particles, there are different unit cells, for exaple: simple cubic, body-centered cubic, face-centered cubic.