The picture shown below represents a two-dimensional lattice of atoms M and X.
-Which of the areas designated A,B,and C are smallest repeating units,analogous to two-dimensional unit cells?
A)only A
B)only B
C)only C
D)A,B,or C

Question

The picture shown below represents a two-dimensional lattice of atoms M and X. 
-Which of the areas designated A,B,and C are smallest repeating units,analogous to two-dimensional unit cells?
A)only A 
B)only B 
C)only C 
D)A,B,or C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the context of two-dimensional structures, the smallest repeating unit analogous to a unit cell can vary depending on the specific arrangement and symmetry of the pattern. Without a specific diagram or further details, any of the options A, B, or C could potentially represent the smallest repeating unit, assuming each corresponds to a different pattern with its own unique arrangement. Therefore, without specific visual information, the concept of a unit cell being the smallest repeating unit applies to any designated area that fulfills this criterion in a two-dimensional space.

The Picture Shown Below Represents a Two-Dimensional Lattice of Atoms