Question

Difference between amorphous and crystalline solids through examples

Answer 1

amorphous solids don't have well destined lattice structures ex:glass or any plastic and crystalline have well defined Crystal lattice...ex copper

Answer 2

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CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS

• Definite characteristics and geometrical shape.
• Melt at a sharp and characteristic temperature.
• When cut with a sharp edged tool, they split into two pieces and the newly generated surfaces are plain and smooth.
• They have a definite and characteristic heat of fusion.
• Anisotropic in nature.
• True solids.
• Long range order.
• Example :- Rubber , quartz glass.

AMORPHOUS SOLIDS

• Irregular shape.
• Gradually soften over a range of temperature.
• When cut with a sharp edged tool, they cut into two pieces with irregular surfaces.
• They do not have a definite heat of fusion.
• Isotropic in nature.
• Pseudo solids or super cooled liquids.
• Only short range order.
• Example :- Sodium Chloride , quartz.

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