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What is the key difference between a crystalline and an amorphous solid?
What is the key difference between a crystalline and an amorphous solid?
- Crystalline solids have a repetitive, highly ordered structure, while amorphous solids have a disordered structure with no definite arrangement. (correct)
- Crystalline solids have a unit cell, while amorphous solids do not have a repeating structural unit.
- Crystalline solids have flat and fully developed faces, while amorphous solids do not.
- Crystalline solids are classified as euhedral, while amorphous solids are classified as anhedral.
What is the purpose of a unit cell in the study of crystal structure?
What is the purpose of a unit cell in the study of crystal structure?
- A unit cell is a visual representation of the crystal lattice and its symmetry.
- A unit cell is used to determine the crystal habit and morphology of a mineral.
- A unit cell is the smallest structure unit or building block that can describe the crystal structure. (correct)
- A unit cell is a measure of the size and volume of a crystal.
Which type of symmetry refers to the periodic repetition of a motif across a length, area, or volume?
Which type of symmetry refers to the periodic repetition of a motif across a length, area, or volume?
- Inversion symmetry
- Reflectional symmetry
- Translational symmetry (correct)
- Rotational symmetry
What is the significance of the term 'motif' in the context of crystal structure?
What is the significance of the term 'motif' in the context of crystal structure?
What is the defining characteristic of a euhedral crystal?
What is the defining characteristic of a euhedral crystal?
What is the significance of the 'order of symmetry' in the context of crystal structure?
What is the significance of the 'order of symmetry' in the context of crystal structure?
What type of symmetry operation involves a rotation followed by an inversion?
What type of symmetry operation involves a rotation followed by an inversion?
What is the numerical notation for Hermann Mauguin symbols?
What is the numerical notation for Hermann Mauguin symbols?
Which crystal system has dimensions where a=b=c and all angles are 90 degrees?
Which crystal system has dimensions where a=b=c and all angles are 90 degrees?
What does the Law of Constancy of Interfacial Angles state?
What does the Law of Constancy of Interfacial Angles state?
Which term refers to the existence of two chemically identical crystal forms as mirror images of each other?
Which term refers to the existence of two chemically identical crystal forms as mirror images of each other?
What does a Screw Rotation involve in terms of movement?
What does a Screw Rotation involve in terms of movement?
