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There are 14 crystal systems.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question states that there are 14 crystal systems. We need to verify this statement. 2. **Identifying the Number of Crystal Systems**: In crystallography, there are actually 7 distinct crystal systems. These are classifications based on the symmetry and dimensions of the crystals. 3. **Listing the 7 Crystal Systems**: - **Cubic**: All sides are equal, and all angles are 90 degrees. - **Tetragonal**: Two sides are equal, with angles of 90 degrees. - **Orthorhombic**: All sides are unequal, with angles of 90 degrees. - **Hexagonal**: Two sides are equal, with angles of 120 degrees and 90 degrees. - **Trigonal**: Similar to hexagonal but with a different arrangement of the unit cell. - **Monoclinic**: All sides are unequal, with two angles at 90 degrees and one angle not at 90 degrees. - **Triclinic**: All sides are unequal, and all angles are different from 90 degrees. 4. **Conclusion**: The statement that there are 14 crystal systems is false. There are only 7 recognized crystal systems in crystallography.

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question states that there are 14 crystal systems. We need to verify this statement. 2. **Identifying the Number of Crystal Systems**: In crystallography, there are actually 7 distinct crystal systems. These are classifications based on the symmetry and dimensions of the crystals. 3. **Listing the 7 Crystal Systems**: - **Cubic**: All sides are equal, and all angles are 90 degrees. ...
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