Crystalline and Amorphous SolidsSolids have definite shape and volume because the average distance between the molecules or atoms remain constant and do not change with time. The arrangement of molecules inside a solid differ from one to another. This results in two types of solids
Amorphous solids on the other hand, do not have a regular and periodic arrangement of atoms. All the bonds are not equally strong. These solids do not have a precise melting point.
Examples of amorphous solids are rubbers, glass, plastic, cement and paraffin.
- Crystalline solids
- Amorphous solids
Amorphous solids on the other hand, do not have a regular and periodic arrangement of atoms. All the bonds are not equally strong. These solids do not have a precise melting point.
Examples of amorphous solids are rubbers, glass, plastic, cement and paraffin.