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Define the term "amorphous". Give a few example of amorphous solids.

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Amorphous solids are those solids in which the constituent particles may have a short range order but do not have a long range order. They have irregular shapes and are isotropic in nature. They do not undergo a clean cleavage. They do not have sharp melting points or definite heats of fusion
Examples. Glass, rubber and plastics
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