10 Questions
What is the repeating pattern formed by atoms in a crystal called?
Crystal lattice
Which of the following substances is NOT mentioned in the text as an example of a crystal?
Gold
What is the chemical name for table salt?
Sodium chloride
Why do diamonds and graphite look different even though they are both made of carbon atoms?
Diamonds have a specific crystal structure, while graphite does not.
Why do polymers tend to be crystals according to the text?
Because they have a molecular structure with a large number of similar units bonded in a chain.
Which of the following statements about solids is FALSE?
Solids do not have tightly packed particles.
What is a compound in the context of solids?
A pure chemical substance made of two or more different chemical elements.
What distinguishes crystals from mixtures in terms of atomic arrangement?
Crystals have a specific and predictable atomic pattern.
What characterizes a homogeneous mixture that can make up a solid?
Even spread of components within the mixture.
Which term describes a solid that contains a mix of iron and aluminum atoms?
Heterogeneous mixture
Learn about solids, substances with particles tightly packed in neat rows that have fixed shape and volume. Explore the composition of solids, from pure elements like iron to mixtures of different atoms.
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