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Gases vs Solids
cava s2d15 chem 303 1.16 Some Properties of Solids
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In solids, the molecules are in contact with one another—but they do not [...]. | In solids, the molecules are in contact with one another—but they do not move from place to place. |
In solids, molecules are held rigidly in place and can only [...]. | In solids, molecules are held rigidly in place and can only vibrate. |
Strong intermolecular forces (relative to KE) give solids [...] volume and [...] shapes. | Strong intermolecular forces (relative to KE) give solids definite volume and definite shapes. |
Metallic bonds form between metal cations and a sea of [...]. | Metallic bonds form between metal cations and a sea of electrons. |
The simplest arrangement of atoms or molecules that retains the basic shape of a crystal is called the [...]. | The simplest arrangement of atoms or molecules that retains the basic shape of a crystal is called the unit cell. |
Crystals of the same substance can have different forms (arrangements) called [...]. | Crystals of the same substance can have different forms (arrangements) called allotropes. |
Relatively strong [...] forces and sparse intermolecular spaces limit movements of solids. | Relatively strong intermolecular forces and sparse intermolecular spaces limit movements of solids. |
Because there is practically no space between the atoms in a solid, solids are [in-]. | Because there is practically no space between the atoms in a solid, solids are incompressible. |
[...] solids do not have a definite internal arrangement. | Amorphous solids do not have a definite internal arrangement. |
Glass is a familiar [...] solid. | Glass is a familiar amorphous solid. |