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What are the two main classifications of solids?
What are the two main classifications of solids?
What is the regular arrangement of particles in crystalline solids called?
What is the regular arrangement of particles in crystalline solids called?
Crystal lattice
Amorphous solids have a highly ordered structure.
Amorphous solids have a highly ordered structure.
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What is the smallest repeating unit of a crystal lattice called?
What is the smallest repeating unit of a crystal lattice called?
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Which of the following is an example of an ionic solid?
Which of the following is an example of an ionic solid?
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Metallic solids are composed of nonmetal atoms.
Metallic solids are composed of nonmetal atoms.
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What property do metallic solids exhibit due to metallic bonding?
What property do metallic solids exhibit due to metallic bonding?
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Which of the following solids is known for its hardness and high melting point?
Which of the following solids is known for its hardness and high melting point?
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What type of solid is composed of discrete molecules held together by intermolecular forces?
What type of solid is composed of discrete molecules held together by intermolecular forces?
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What is an example of an amorphous solid?
What is an example of an amorphous solid?
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Covalent network solids are characterized by strong intermolecular forces.
Covalent network solids are characterized by strong intermolecular forces.
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Study Notes
Classification of Solids
- Solids are categorized into crystalline and amorphous based on particle arrangement.
- Crystalline solids possess a highly ordered arrangement, while amorphous solids exhibit considerable disorder.
X-ray Diffraction
- A technique used to determine the structure of solids by observing patterns produced by X-rays interacting with the lattice.
Crystalline Solids
- Defined by a regular lattice structure representing three-dimensional points of components.
- The unit cell is the smallest repeating unit in a crystal lattice.
- Examples include sodium chloride (salt), diamond, and sodium nitrate.
- Types of crystalline solids include ionic, metallic, covalent network, and molecular solids.
Types of Crystalline Solids
Ionic Solids
- Composed of metal and non-metal ions held together by strong electrostatic forces.
- High melting points due to these strong attractions; hard but brittle.
- Do not conduct electricity in a solid state, but conduct when molten or dissolved.
Metallic Solids
- Formed from metal atoms, exhibiting metallic bonding that creates unique properties.
- High thermal and electrical conductivity, metallic luster, and malleability.
- Melting points vary widely; mercury is liquid at room temperature, while transition metals generally have high melting points.
Covalent Network Solids
- Include materials like diamond, silicon, and certain covalent compounds such as silicon dioxide.
- Characterized by strong covalent bonds forming a network, resulting in high hardness and melting points (e.g., diamond melts above 3500 °C).
- Graphite differs by being soft and conductive despite being a covalent solid.
Molecular Solids
- Composed of discrete molecules held by weak intermolecular forces.
- Generally soft with low to moderate melting points; examples include carbon dioxide and iodine.
- Small, nonpolar molecules like H2, N2, and O2 form solids with very low melting points.
Amorphous Solids
- Lack a specific ordered structure characteristic of crystalline solids.
- The term "amorphous" implies the absence of a crystal lattice arrangement, stemming from Greek roots.
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Explore the fundamental differences between crystalline and amorphous solids in this quiz. Delve into their properties, structures, and classification based on particle arrangement. Test your knowledge on techniques like X-ray diffraction used to analyze solid structures.
