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What type of alloy has metal atoms replaced by others of similar size?
What type of alloy has metal atoms replaced by others of similar size?
Which type of alloy has interstices (holes) in closest packed metal structure occupied by small atoms?
Which type of alloy has interstices (holes) in closest packed metal structure occupied by small atoms?
What is the primary characteristic of network solids in terms of conducting heat or electricity?
What is the primary characteristic of network solids in terms of conducting heat or electricity?
Which material is best viewed as a 'giant molecule' due to its strong directional covalent bonds?
Which material is best viewed as a 'giant molecule' due to its strong directional covalent bonds?
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In which type of alloy do alloy steels contain a mix of carbon and elements like chromium and molybdenum?
In which type of alloy do alloy steels contain a mix of carbon and elements like chromium and molybdenum?
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What kind of crystal structure does magnesium have in the mentioned representation?
What kind of crystal structure does magnesium have in the mentioned representation?
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Which type of materials are ceramics and glass classified as in terms of their bonding?
Which type of materials are ceramics and glass classified as in terms of their bonding?
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Study Notes
Phases of Matter
- A phase is a homogeneous part of a system separated by a well-defined boundary.
- Common phases include solid phase (ice) and liquid phase (water).
Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT)
- Molecules have energy; this is a fundamental principle of KMT.
- Deals with the behavior and properties of molecules in different states of matter.
Properties of Liquids
- Liquids are fluid and can flow.
- They have a definite volume but no fixed shape.
- Low compressibility: difficult to pack liquid particles together.
- Increased kinetic energy weakens intermolecular forces; thus, liquids have stronger kinetic energy than solids.
Properties of Solids
- Solids possess definite shapes and volumes.
- Categorized into two types: crystalline solids and amorphous solids.
Crystalline Solids
- Characterized by a highly regular arrangement of components (e.g., table salt, diamonds).
- Over 90% of solids are crystalline in nature.
- Crystalline structures are made of repeating units called crystal lattices, leading to uniform attractive forces.
- Melting point: crystalline solids transition sharply from solid to liquid at specific temperatures.
Amorphous Solids
- Exhibit considerable structural disorder (e.g., glass, plastic).
- Behave like super-cooled liquids with randomly arranged molecules.
- Softens gradually when heated, melting over a range of temperatures due to non-uniform particle arrangements.
- Break unpredictably, producing irregular fragments, unlike crystalline solids which break along defined planes.
Comparison of Crystalline and Amorphous Solids
- Crystalline solids have a well-defined long-range molecular order and predictable positions for atoms, molecules, or ions.
- Amorphous solids lack this arrangement, resulting in a lack of consistent melting points and predictable behavior.
- Unit cells are the smallest repeating structural units of crystalline solids and are positioned at lattice points to create the crystal structure.
Types of Crystalline Solids
- Ionic solids consist of ions at lattice points, forming a well-defined structure (example: NaCl).
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Test your knowledge on the differences between amorphous and crystalline solids. Learn about the structure and behavior of these two types of solids.
