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What is the smallest constituent particle of solids?
What is the smallest constituent particle of solids?
- Molecules
- Ions
- Atoms (correct)
- Electrons
Which type of solid has a regular and periodic arrangement of constituent particles?
Which type of solid has a regular and periodic arrangement of constituent particles?
- Crystalline (correct)
- Gas
- Liquid
- Amorphous
Which of the following is an example of an amorphous solid?
Which of the following is an example of an amorphous solid?
- Rubber (correct)
- Ceramic
- Diamond
- Salt
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Study Notes
- Solid state is characterized by strong interparticle forces of attraction.
- Solids have definite shape and volume.
- The smallest constituent particles of solids are atoms, ions, or molecules.
- There are two types of solids: crystalline and amorphous.
- Crystalline solids have regularity and periodicity in the arrangement of constituent particles.
- Crystalline solids have sharp melting points.
- All crystalline substances except those having cubic structure are anisotropic.
- Ice, salts, metals, diamond, graphite, and ceramics are examples of crystalline solids.
- Amorphous solids lack a regular arrangement of particles.
- Glass, rubber, and plastics are examples of amorphous solids.
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