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Most crystals show good cleavage because...

Most crystals show good cleavage because their atoms ions or molecules are

A

Weakly bonded together

B

Strongly bonded together

C

Spherically symmetrical

D

Arranged in places

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D
Crystals show good cleavage because their constituent particles are arranged in planes.
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