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What is the defining characteristic of amorphous solids?
What is the defining characteristic of amorphous solids?
- Long-range order of atoms
- Regular arrangement of atoms
- Definite shape or geometry
- Random arrangement of atoms (correct)
Which type of solid has short-range order but not long-range order?
Which type of solid has short-range order but not long-range order?
- Polycrystalline solids
- Crystalline solids
- Amorphous solids (correct)
- Liquid state
Why are amorphous solids also known as Pseudo solids or Super cooled Liquids?
Why are amorphous solids also known as Pseudo solids or Super cooled Liquids?
- They exhibit long-range order
- They have a defined melting point
- They form a crystalline structure
- They have the ability to flow (correct)
In which type of solid do properties measured in all directions yield the same results?
In which type of solid do properties measured in all directions yield the same results?
Why don't amorphous solids exhibit a sharp melting point?
Why don't amorphous solids exhibit a sharp melting point?
What is the shape of broken constituent particles when an amorphous solid is cut?
What is the shape of broken constituent particles when an amorphous solid is cut?
What is the main reason for amorphous solids to be unsymmetrical in nature?
What is the main reason for amorphous solids to be unsymmetrical in nature?
Why do amorphous solids not have a fixed heat of fusion?
Why do amorphous solids not have a fixed heat of fusion?
Which one of the following is NOT an example of an amorphous solid?
Which one of the following is NOT an example of an amorphous solid?
What is the main difference between crystalline and amorphous solids?
What is the main difference between crystalline and amorphous solids?
In which type of solid are the atoms arranged symmetrically?
In which type of solid are the atoms arranged symmetrically?
What type of solid is considered a true solid according to the text?
What type of solid is considered a true solid according to the text?
What is another name for Crystalline Solids?
What is another name for Crystalline Solids?
When a crystal solid is cut with a knife, what type of surface is obtained?
When a crystal solid is cut with a knife, what type of surface is obtained?
What term describes the nature of crystalline solids having different properties in different directions?
What term describes the nature of crystalline solids having different properties in different directions?
What is the key characteristic of Polycrystalline materials?
What is the key characteristic of Polycrystalline materials?
How are the grains in Polycrystalline materials separated?
How are the grains in Polycrystalline materials separated?
Which term describes solids where constituent particles are arranged randomly?
Which term describes solids where constituent particles are arranged randomly?
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