Chapter 14, Problem 33A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term crystalline solids have to be explained. The kind of microscopic structure do such solids have have to be explained and this microscopic structure is reflected in the macroscopic appearance of such solids have to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Generally solids are two types-

1. Crystalline solids
2. Amorphous solids

Crystalline solids are solid compounds with highly ordered structure of the constituents (atoms, molecules or ions). The example of crystalline solids are diamond, quartz, etc.

Amorphous solids are the solid not having definite size and shape. Amorphous solids are not arranged in regular or ordered form.

Answer to Problem 33A

Crystalline solids are solid compounds with highly ordered structure of the constituents (atoms, molecules or ions).

The microscopic structure present in solids is crystal. That is why they are called crystalline solids.

The microscopic crystal lattices are arranged repeatedly in ordered form to make the macroscopic structure.

Explanation of Solution

Crystalline solids are solid compounds with highly ordered structure of the constituents (atoms, molecules or ions).

The microscopic structure present in solids is crystal. That is why they are called crystalline solids.

The microscopic crystal lattices are arranged repeatedly in ordered form to make the macroscopic structure.