Connect with LearnSmart for Krauskopf: The Physical Universe, 16e
Connect with LearnSmart for Krauskopf: The Physical Universe, 16e
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ISBN: 9781259663895
Author: KRAUSKOPF, Konrad B.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Higher Education (us)
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Chapter 11, Problem 1MC
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The correct option from given set of options.

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Answer to Problem 1MC

The correct option is “c. amorphous”

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Solid is one of the physical state of matter.  Solid consists of atoms, ions, or molecules that are closely packed and are held in place by electric force.  Solids are further divided into crystalline and amorphous.  Crystalline solids are the one in which the constituent particles they are made of are in a regularly arranged and repeated patterns.  Amorphous solids are the one whose particles are not regularly arranged and they do not have a definite pattern of arrangement.  The difference between crystalline and amorphous solids can be found by the melting point temperature.  Crystalline solids melt at a specific temperature, while amorphous solid melts at a range of temperature.

Conclusion:

Therefore from the above explanation, we can find that option c will be the best choice among the given options.

Covalent particles are not a class of amorphous solid.  Therefore, option a is an incorrect option.

Nonpolar particles are not a class of amorphous solid.  Therefore option b is an incorrect option.

Unsaturated particles are not a class of amorphous solid.  Therefore option d is an incorrect option.

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