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Define the term 'amorphous'. Give a few examples of amorphous solids.

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A solid is said to be amorphous if the constituent particles are not arranged in any regular fashion. They may have short range order. For example: glass, plastics, amorphous silica.
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  • The example of amorphous solid is

    A
    Cesium chloride
    B
    Glass
    C
    Mohr Salt
    D
    Calcium fluoride

  • Amorphous soilds :

    A
    do not have sharp melting points .
    B
    are isotrophic
    C
    have same physical propertical in all direction
    D
    are supercooled liquids

  • Amorphous solid is :

    A
    Rubber
    B
    Plastic
    C
    Glass
    D
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