10 Questions
At what temperature are lattices in solids always in a state of motion?
Even at zero Kelvin
What is the result of an atom being displaced from its equilibrium position?
Lattice vibrations
What is the origin of lattice vibration around the equilibrium point?
Nature of the inter-atomic forces and potential
How do atoms vibrate around their equilibrium positions in a lattice?
Superposition of vibrations of atoms due to interaction with neighbor atoms
What constitutes the crystal structure of crystalline solids?
Lattice points + base
What is the origin of lattice vibration around the equilibrium point?
Inter-atomic forces and potential
What is the status of the lattice when it is at equilibrium?
Each atom is positioned exactly at its lattice site
What happens when an atom is displaced from its equilibrium site by a small amount?
It tends to return to its equilibrium position due to the force acting on it
What is the composition of crystalline solids?
Ordered discrete atoms forming lattice points and base
What is the nature of the motion of atoms in a lattice at zero Kelvin?
Vibration around their equilibrium positions
Study Notes
Lattice Vibrations in Solids
- At absolute zero (0 K), lattices in solids are not stationary, but are always in a state of motion due to zero-point energy.
Displacement of Atoms from Equilibrium
- When an atom is displaced from its equilibrium position, it experiences a restoring force, causing it to oscillate around its equilibrium point.
Origin of Lattice Vibrations
- Lattice vibrations around the equilibrium point arise from the oscillations of atoms about their mean positions due to thermal energy.
Atomic Vibrations in a Lattice
- Atoms vibrate around their equilibrium positions in a lattice due to their thermal energy, resulting in lattice vibrations.
Crystal Structure of Crystalline Solids
- The crystal structure of crystalline solids is composed of atoms, ions, or molecules arranged in a repeating pattern in three-dimensional space.
Equilibrium State of Lattices
- At equilibrium, the lattice is at its minimum energy state, where the forces on each atom are balanced.
Displacement of Atoms from Equilibrium Site
- When an atom is displaced from its equilibrium site by a small amount, it experiences a restoring force, causing it to return to its original position.
Composition of Crystalline Solids
- Crystalline solids are composed of atoms, ions, or molecules arranged in a repeating pattern in three-dimensional space.
Motion of Atoms in a Lattice at 0 K
- At zero Kelvin, the motion of atoms in a lattice is a residual motion caused by zero-point energy, even at absolute zero.
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