Question

Define the term 'amorphous'. Give a few examples of amorphous solids.

Answer 1

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Amorphous Solids -: They consist of particles (atoms, ions or molecules) of irregular shape. These have short range order, i.e., regular repeating pattern is observed over short distance only. These are isotropic, do not have sharp melting point, have regular cleavage.

In other words, those solids in which there is no regular arrangement of atoms, ions or molecules are called amorphous solids.

Example -: Glass, rubber and plastics are the examples of amorphous solids.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Amorphous solids are solids without a regular/ definitive arrangement of its constituent particles (ions, atoms or molecules) and they possess something called the short-range order i.e., a regular and periodically repeating arrangement is seen only over short distances

• e.g., rubber, glass.