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Why is glass regarded as an amorphous solid ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Amorphous Solid**: - Amorphous solids are materials whose constituent particles (atoms, molecules, or ions) are not arranged in a regular, repeating pattern. Unlike crystalline solids, which have a long-range order, amorphous solids exhibit a disordered arrangement. 2. **Characteristics of Amorphous Solids**: - Amorphous solids do not have a definite geometric shape. They lack a well-defined structure that is characteristic of crystalline solids. - They exhibit short-range order, meaning that while there may be some local organization of particles, this organization does not extend over long distances. ...
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