18 Questions
What is the defining characteristic of amorphous solids?
Random arrangement of atoms
Which type of solid has short-range order but not long-range order?
Amorphous solids
Why are amorphous solids also known as Pseudo solids or Super cooled Liquids?
They have the ability to flow
In which type of solid do properties measured in all directions yield the same results?
Amorphous solids
Why don't amorphous solids exhibit a sharp melting point?
Irregular packing of constituent particles
What is the shape of broken constituent particles when an amorphous solid is cut?
Irregular shape
What is the main reason for amorphous solids to be unsymmetrical in nature?
Irregular packing of atoms and molecules
Why do amorphous solids not have a fixed heat of fusion?
Absence of sharp melting point
Which one of the following is NOT an example of an amorphous solid?
Potassium nitrate
What is the main difference between crystalline and amorphous solids?
Amorphous solids have long-range order, while crystalline solids have short-range order.
In which type of solid are the atoms arranged symmetrically?
Crystalline solids
What type of solid is considered a true solid according to the text?
Crystalline solid
What is another name for Crystalline Solids?
True Solids
When a crystal solid is cut with a knife, what type of surface is obtained?
Flat and smooth
What term describes the nature of crystalline solids having different properties in different directions?
Anisotropic
What is the key characteristic of Polycrystalline materials?
Made up of small single crystals
How are the grains in Polycrystalline materials separated?
By grain boundaries
Which term describes solids where constituent particles are arranged randomly?
Amorphous Solids
Learn about the properties and characteristics of amorphous solids, which are materials with no organized arrangement of atoms and molecules. Explore examples like glass and their applications across various sectors.
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