Amorphous Solids Quiz
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Which term is sometimes used synonymously with amorphous solid?

  • Glass (correct)
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Crystal
  • What is the etymology of the term 'amorphous'?

  • English
  • French
  • Greek (correct)
  • Latin
  • 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?

    <p>Interconnected structural blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can amorphous materials be defined by a finite unit cell?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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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    Test your knowledge of amorphous solids and their properties in this quiz! Learn about the differences between crystals and non-crystalline solids, explore the concept of the glass transition, and discover various examples of amorphous materials.

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