Understanding Solids and Chemical Structures

What is the common misconception about glass according to the text?

• Glass is a gas

• Glass is a metal

• Glass is a crystalline solid

• Glass is a liquid

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of amorphous solids?

• They respond to stress isotropically

• Their atomic structure is disordered

• They melt over a range of temperatures

• They have a definite shape

What type of solids are metals classified as?

• Crystalline solids

• Amorphous solids

• Ionic solids

• Molecular solids

Which type of crystalline solid is made up of covalent compounds?

• Network solids

• Ionic solids

• Molecular solids

• Atomic solids

What is the melting point characteristic of crystalline solids?

• No definite melting point

• Very specific temperatures

• Broad range of temperatures

• Dependent on external pressure

Which of the following is NOT a type of atomic solid?

• Group 18 solids

• Network solids

• Ionic solids

• Metals

What causes amorphous solids to melt gradually?

• Random arrangement of particles

• Equal strength of bonds

• High temperature resistance

• Low intermolecular forces

What is the primary reason metals can conduct electricity?

• Ionic bonding

• High melting points

• Rigid atomic structure

• Sea of electrons

Which of the following is a property of ionic solids?

• Random atomic arrangement

• Soft texture

• Low melting points

• Soluble in water

What is the main characteristic of amorphous solids?

• Low electrical conductivity

• High flexibility

• Orderly atomic arrangement

• Disordered atomic structure