Frosh PhySci - Solids

Question 0

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T/F The particles of solids are more tightly packed together than the particles of other states of matter.

Answer 0

True

Question 1

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Define a solid

Answer 1

State of matter with a fixed volume and fixed shape

Question 2

Why can’t the particles of solids slip past one another or move apart?

Answer 2

They are held in place by force of attraction with surrounding particles

Question 3

Particles of _________ solids are arranged in a regular repeating pattern.

Answer 3

crystalline

Question 4

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Which statement about solids is false?  
a- solids have a fixed shape
b- solids have a fixed volume
c- all solids have the same structure
d- none of the above

Answer 4

C- All solids DO NOT have the same structure

Question 5

Examples of amorphous solids include
a- table salt
b- quartz
c- plastic
d- two of the above

Answer 5

C- Plastic

Question 6

T/F Amorphous solids have particles that are arranged more-or-less at random

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Give an original example of a crystalline solid

Answer 7

Sand, quartz, table salt

Question 8

Which type of solid is a cotton candy?

Answer 8

Amorphous solid

Question 9

Compare and contrast crystalline and amorphous solids

Answer 9

Crystalline - particles in regular repeating pattern. Form crystals

Amorphous - particles arranged randomly. NO crystals