Chapter 12, Problem 12.1VP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The diagrams analogous to crystalline solids and amorphous solids are to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The solids can be classified into two forms on the basis of the arrangement of their constituent particles. These forms of solid are,

• Crystalline solids
• Amorphous solids

In crystalline solids the constituent particles are arranged in an organized manner in their given space and the crystals of crystalline solids have definite geometry.

On other hand in amorphous solids the constituent particles are arranged in an unorganized manner that is all the constituent particles are arranged randomly in the space provided to them and do not have definite geometry.

To determine: The drawing given in the stated figure is to be classified as being analogous to a crystalline solid or an amorphous solid.

Answer to Problem 12.1VP

Solution

The given diagramof constituent particlesis analogous to a crystalline solid.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

The given figure is,

Figure 1

In the given figure, the constituent particles are arranged in an organized specific manner in the space provided to them and have definite geometry.

Therefore, the given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to a crystalline solid.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The drawing given in the stated figure is to be classified as being analogous to a crystalline solid or an amorphous solid.

Answer to Problem 12.1VP

Solution

The given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to a crystalline solid.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

In the given figure, the constituent particles are arranged in an organized specific manner in the space provided to them and have definite geometry 

Figure $\text{P}\mathrm{12.1.}\left(\text{b}\right)$

Therefore, the given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to a crystalline solid.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The drawing given in the stated figure is to be classified as being analogous to a crystalline solid or an amorphous solid..

Answer to Problem 12.1VP

Solution

The given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to an amorphous solid.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

In the given figure, the constituent particles are not arranged in an organized manner in the space provided to them and do not have definite geometry 

Figure $\text{P}\mathrm{12.1.}\left(\text{c}\right)$

Therefore, the given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to an amorphous solid.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The drawing given in the stated figure is to be classified as being analogous to a crystalline solid or an amorphous solid..

Answer to Problem 12.1VP

Solution

The given diagram of constituted particles is analogous to an amorphous solid.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation

In the given figure, the constituent particles are not arranged in an organized manner in the space provided to them that is they are randomly arranged.

Figure $\text{P}\mathrm{12.1.}\left(\text{d}\right)$

Therefore, the given diagram of constituted particles is analogous to an amorphous solid.

Conclusion

The conclusions are,

1. a) The given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to a crystalline solid.
2. b) The given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to a crystalline solid.
3. c) The given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to an amorphous solid.
4. d) The given diagram of constituent particles is analogous to an amorphous solid.