Overview of Crystalline and Amorphous Solids

Flashcards covering key concepts about crystalline and amorphous solids, their properties, and the types of intermolecular forces involved.

Crystalline solids have a specific geometric shape and distinct __ points.

melting and freezing

The smallest repeating unit in a crystalline solid is called a __.

unit cell

Amorphous solids do not exhibit a specific __ arrangement.

geometric

Examples of amorphous solids include glass and __.

rubber

The forces that hold particles in metallic solids together are called __ bonds.

metallic

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of an __ solid.

ionic

Covalent network solids have __ melting and boiling points due to covalent bonds.

high

Graphite is a good conductor because it has __ electrons that move freely.

delocalized

The physical properties of molecular solids often include __ melting points and being soft.

low

In diamond, carbon atoms are held together by __ bonds.

covalent

The force that holds silicon carbide (SiC) solid together is __ attraction.

electrostatic

Ionic solids are generally __ and cannot be easily processed.

brittle

Molecular solids are held together by __ forces.

intermolecular