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

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Solids in which the constituent particles have a short range order are called amorphous solids. Such solids have irregular shape and are isotropic i.e., they show same property in all directions. They do not give a clean cleavage. Such solids also do not show sharp melting points. Glass, rubber and plastics are examples of amorphous solids.
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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 are

    A
    Supercooled liquid
    B
    Liquid in real sense
    C
    Solid substance in real sense
    D
    Substance with definite melting point

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