Minerals have an ordered internal atomic arrangement. What does this mean?

A) Atoms in a mineral are arranged in an ordered geometric pattern.
B) Atoms in a mineral are arranged in a random fashion.
C) Atoms in a mineral must be in the shape of either a cube, a tetrahedron, or an octahedron.
D) Atoms in a mineral must all be of the same type of element.

Ordered Internal

Pertaining to a structured, consistently arranged or systematic organization within a material or system.

Atomic Arrangement

The spatial organization of atoms within a substance, influencing its physical properties and states of matter.

Geometric Pattern

A motif, design, or sequence that consists of shapes, lines, and figures following a specific repetitive arrangement.