Answer to Question #182250 in General Chemistry for Homos

Question

1. Crystalline solids have a definite shape with orderly arranged ions, molecules and atoms in a three-dimensional pattern often termed crystal lattice. If cut, they depict a clear cleavage with surfaces intersecting at angles that are characteristic of the crystal.

2. Amorphous solids, on the other hand, have a disordered array of components not showing a definite shape. When cut, they show irregular shapes usually with curved surfaces.

3. Crystalline components are held together by uniform intermolecular forces whereas in amorphous solids these forces differ from one atom to the other.

Question: Which term correctly describe the name of the example? A crystal salt or a crystal glass? Explain.

Answer 1

A crystal glass :-

( Amorphous solids, on the other hand, have a disordered array of components not showing a definite shape. When cut, they show irregular shapes usually with curved surfaces. )

An amorphous or non-crystalline solid is a solid that lacks the long-range order characteristic of a crystal. E.g glass, plastic.