What is the difference between a crystalline and an amorphous solid? A crystalline solid

a

has cubic structure while amorphous solid has hexagonal structure

b

has regularly-repeating pattern while an amorphous solid has not

c

is white while amorphous solid is yellow

d

is always hard while amorphous solid is always soft

e

melts on heating while an amorphous solid sublimates on heating.

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Student1168
2 months ago

Difference:
- Crystalline Solid: Atoms/particles arranged in a regularly-repeating pattern (long-range order)
- Amorphous Solid: No long-range order, particles arranged randomly

Key Point:
- Structure, not color, hardness, or melting behavior, defines the difference

Correct Answer:
B. has regularly-repeating pattern while an amorphous solid has not

ogundipe02
11 years ago

d provide answers should be explanatery so dat next tym pple would be able 2 choose d rit anss

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