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Which term is sometimes used synonymously with amorphous solid?
Which term is sometimes used synonymously with amorphous solid?
- Glass (correct)
- Metal
- Plastic
- Crystal
What is the etymology of the term 'amorphous'?
What is the etymology of the term 'amorphous'?
- English
- French
- Greek (correct)
- Latin
Which of the following is an example of an amorphous solid?
Which of the following is an example of an amorphous solid?
- Quartz
- Diamond
- Graphite
- Glass (correct)
What is the internal structure of amorphous materials like?
What is the internal structure of amorphous materials like?
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Can amorphous materials be defined by a finite unit cell?
Can amorphous materials be defined by a finite unit cell?
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Amorphous Solids
- The term "glassy solid" is sometimes used synonymously with amorphous solid.
- The term "amorphous" comes from the Greek words "a" (without) and "morphē" (shape), literally meaning "without shape" or "formless".
- Glass is an example of an amorphous solid.
- The internal structure of amorphous materials is characterized by a lack of long-range order and a non-crystalline structure.
- Amorphous materials cannot be defined by a finite unit cell, unlike crystalline materials.
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