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Classify the following as amorphous or crystalline solids: polyurethane, naphtalene, benzoic acid, teflon, potassium nitrate, cellophane, polyvinyl chloride, fibre glass, copper.

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Amorphous solids: polyurethane, teflon, cellphone, polyvinyl chloride, fibre glass.
Crystalline: Benzoic aicd, potassium nitrate, copper.
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