Allotropy and Polymorphism
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Which of the following statements is true about allotropic substances?

  • They have the same melting point
  • They have different stabilities (correct)
  • They have the same crystalline form
  • They have the same solubility
  • What is the term used to describe the conversion of a metastable form to a stable form of a polymorph?

  • Allotropy
  • Spontaneous conversion (correct)
  • Crystallization
  • Supersaturation
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polymorphs?

  • Different solubilities
  • Different x-ray crystal and diffraction patterns
  • Different covalent bond geometries (correct)
  • Different melting points
  • Which of the following variables may affect the formation of polymorphs?

    <p>Crystallization process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common example of polymorphism?

    <p>Diamond and graphite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polymorphs?

    <p>Different melting points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the existence of more than one crystalline form of an elemental substance?

    <p>Allotropy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following variables does NOT affect the formation of polymorphs?

    <p>Geometry of the covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about allotropic substances?

    <p>They have the same stabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common example of polymorphism mentioned in the text?

    <p>Diamond and graphite</p> Signup and view all the answers

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