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Define the term 'amorphous'. Give a few examples of amorphous solids.
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30/12/2021 3:41 pm
Amorphous solids are the solids whose constituent particles are of irregular shapes and have short range order. These solids are isotropic in nature and melt over a range of temperature. Therefore, amorphous solids are sometimes called pseudo solids or super cooled liquids. They do not have definite heat of fusion. When cut with a sharp-edged tool, they cut into two pieces with irregular surfaces.
Examples of amorphous solids include glass, rubber, and plastic.