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Differentiate crystalline solids and amorphous solids.
Distinguish Between
Solution
| Sr. No. | Crystalline solids | Amorphous solids |
| 1. | Long range orderly arrangement of constituents. | Short range, random arrangement of constituents. |
| 2. | Definite shape | Irregular shape |
| 3. | Generally, crystalline solids are anisotropic in nature. | They are isotropic like liquids. |
| 4. | Definite Heat of fusion | Heat of fusion is not definite |
| 5. | They have sharp melting points. | Gradually soften over a range of temperature and so can be moulded. |
| 6. | Examples: NaCl, diamond, etc. | Examples: Rubber, plastics, glass, etc. |
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