Chapter 14, Problem 51A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term matches with the definition or description have to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

Generally solids are two types-

1. Crystalline solids
2. Amorphous solids

Crystalline solids are solid compounds with highly ordered structure of the constituents (atoms, molecules or ions). The example of crystalline solids are diamond, quartz, etc.

Amorphous solids are the solid not having definite size and shape. Amorphous solids are not arranged in regular or ordered form.

Answer to Problem 51A

c) Crystalline solid

As crystalline solid is a repeating arrangement of component species in a solid.

Explanation of Solution

Crystalline solids are solid compounds with highly ordered structure of the constituents (atoms, molecules or ions). The microscopic structure present in solids is crystal. That is why they are called crystalline solids. The microscopic crystal lattices are arranged repeatedly in ordered form to make the macroscopic structure.