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Define the terms (a) Crystal lattice (space lattice), (b) Unit cell.

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(a) Crystal lattice: A regular three dimensional arrangement of constituent particles in space is called crystal lattice.
(b ) Unit cell: Unit cell is a smallest portion of a crystal lattice which when repeated in different directions generates the entire crystal lattice.
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